[Marc P.]

The argument against Redateam and Bluateam helping each other out seems to be a classic example of "lawyering the rules."

Bottom line is- until there is a rule in writing expressly forbidding trading of control system components, Redateam and Bluateam are free to do whatever they want with their discounted controllers. Speculation otherwise places needless restriction on what teams can do with their money and supplies. It's not the teams' place or responsibility to second guess the reasoning or intention behind donations or discounts, but to be appreciative of the support, and make best use of the parts available. If Redateam's extra controller would sit on the shelf collecting dust for a season, while Bluateam would use it for a practice or learning robot, what's the best use for the part?

It's the choice of each team to do as they wish with their parts, and they're free to do so until an explicitly written rule prohibits it.