BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Brand Name Justification

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C261-25-AP-3346

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Reno VA Medical Center

(VISN 21), Veteran Health Administration Regional Procurement Office West, Network Contracting Officer 21, Reno, NV 89502-0993 2237: 654-25-3-5043-0120

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:

The Reno VA Medical Center requires Police Firearms Accessories for the new VA Platform implemented by OS&LE (Office of Security and Law Enforcement) & VACO, Effective FY 26. The VA Platform mandates that each weapon needs to be equipped with a weapon-mounted light, optic and holster. The estimated value of the proposed action is $35,649.60

Item # Description/Part Number* Qty Price

Extended

Amount

T-SERIES HOLSTER SIG P320 TLR-1/ BH M990579BKR 40 145.00$ 5,800.00$

T-SERIES HOLSTER SIG P320 TLR-1/ BH M990579BKL 5 145.00$ 725.00$

TLR-1 HL / STL 69260 40 175.00$ 7,000.00$

Sig Sauer Romeo-X Enclosed, Red Dot / RSR SORX1300 40 549.99$ 21,999.60$

Freight 1 125.00$ 125.00$

SUBTOTAL (Products) 35,649.60$

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The new VA-wide mandatory platform was implemented by OS&LE and VACO, requiring all VA Police Departments to fully transition to a new firearm platform. This mandate includes equipping each firearm with a weapon-mounted light, optic, and holster. VACO and OS&LE can enforce compliance by penalizing police departments through measures such as decertification or removing accreditation. The memo, dated August 21, 2024, details the mandatory approved weapons and accessories for the police. The memo specifies the below branding for holsters, flashlights, and optics to ensure compliance.

https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13

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APPROVED ON‐DUTY HOLSTERS FOR DEPARTMENT FIREARMS

Handgun Officer Assignment Holster Brand Approved Holsters

Beretta 92D

SIG P229R

Uniformed Safariland: No Light, No Optic

6390HP-73-411/412

6390HP-744-411/412

SIG P320 Uniform Safariland Or Blackhawk T Series for a WML and Optic

7360RDS-7505-

411/412

Blackhawk T Series

Beretta 92D

P229R

P239

SIG P320

Plain Clothes Any brand holster It must be a level 2 retention holster.

It must be a strong side draw only.

Must be of high-quality materials.

It must be a pancake, paddle, or belt loop attachment.

Flashlight: Mandatory Uniform Duty – Minimum Specifications (For screw-on mounted lights (Not Authorized: detachable lights).

1. Light source: Light Emitting Diode (LED).

2. Lumen Requirement Minimum 300 lumens.

3. Battery Runtime: Minimum of 1 hour at the highest light output setting.

4. Type of Activation Switch – Momentary or constant on.

5. It must be mounted via a screw-on mounting system.

6. Must be compatible with Axon Signal Sidearm Activator (SSA):

Options:

Stream light TLR-1

Stream light TLR-1HL

Surefire X300-B

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Optic: Mandatory - Minimum Specifications (Optics outside the minimum specifications are not authorized)

1. Dot size: Between 2 and 8 Minutes Of Angle (MOA)

2. Optics with a larger ring-style reticle must also have a center dot that meets the dot size standards.

3. Battery life: Must be checked before the beginning of each shift and replaced annually or as needed.

4. Optics that rely solely on solar power are NOT authorized.

5. Mounting: The RDS will directly mount to an optics-ready slide.

6. Power activation will be a push button.

Examples:

Eotech EFLX Product Detail

Trijicon SRO Product Detail

Trijicon RMR Product Detail

Sig Sauer Romeo 02 Product Detail

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: The new VA-wide mandatory platform was implemented by OS&LE and VACO, requiring all VA Police Departments to fully transition to a new firearm platform. This mandate includes equipping each firearm with a weapon-mounted light, optic, and holster. VACO and OS&LE can enforce compliance by penalizing police departments through measures such as decertification or removing accreditation. The memo, dated August 21, 2024, details the mandatory approved weapons and accessories for the police.

A SBA-DSBS search utilizing code 332994 yielded 417 SDVOSB/VOSB results, further market research confirmed SDVOSB/VOSB competition exists. Rule of two met.A query was made on FPDS the keywords “Police Firearms Accessories,” then filtered to the Department of Veteran Affairs by date signed, identified a similar procurement in the past 18 months, 36C24725P0814, was awarded on July 16, 2025 for a Sig Sauer Pistol Optics for $26,430.25 to BCI Services Inc. (SDVOSB).

Another award 36C25725P0395, was awarded on May 5, 2025 for a Handgun Optics to MB Tactical Piru LLC (SDVOSB). Queries made on VANAC and GSA Advantage using keyword “Police Firearms Accessories” yielded no results.

A sources sought notice was posted on GSA eBuy under RFQ1765491 from June 7, 2025, to July 1, 2025, outlining the requested requirements. A total of 167 vendors were contacted. Three vendors responded, including two small businesses and one

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SDVOSB, indicating that they are capable of fulfilling the requirements. According to the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS), two SDVOSB vendors have met the requirements for the VA.

Market research suggests that there is a reasonable expectation of receiving offers from two or more SDVOSBs/VOSBs, thereby satisfying Rule of Two. It is recommended to set aside this requirement exclusively for an SDVOSB that is likely to submit an offer or quote at a fair and reasonable price, ensuring the best value for the Government. This procurement will be conducted as an open market procurement under FAR Part 13.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with

FAR13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Victoria M. Torres Date Contracting Officer https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466