Stress_Vest_Sole_Source_J&A_FBO.pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

PR 20083115

LIMITED SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

(1) Agency and Contracting Activity

Requiring Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) US Border Patrol

Requiring Activity: Less Lethal

Contracting Activity: Procurement Directorate

(2) Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved

Eagle Pass South Border Patrol Station requests Setcan, Inc to be utilized as a sole source for equipment necessary to satisfy mission requirements. Eagle Pass South Station seeks to modernize and enhance it's LLI training.

(3) Description of Supplies/Services

StressVest® is the world's first non projectile, force on force, firearm tactical training system capable of creating stress through a pain penalty without fear of projectile injury for training Law Enforcement Officers and Military Soldiers. The system utilizes training firearm that fire a laser pulse which activates the StressVest® when it strikes center mass. Depending on the setting, the vest will either deliver a vibration or a safe, localized shock to the abdomen. The hardware/software is proprietary and can only be purchased through Setcan. The cost estimate for the Stress Vest equipment was obtained from the parent company, Setcan. A proprietary letter was obtained from the vendor confirming the equipment was sole source.

(4) Authority and Supporting Rationale

EGS UOF program is requesting the implementation of the Stress Vest System which includes: the vest, side panels, the instructor’s remote tablet, heart rate monitors, charging station, equipment protective cover, arm sensors, ball cap sensor, training dry fire weapon, sound system and training magazines. The system will improve the quality of the training while reducing the long term cost by eliminating marking rounds, air-soft guns, plastic guns and heavy protective equipment. This system will improve performance and safety at the same time since it raises the level of stress while eliminating projectiles and equipment that could cause accidents if they get misused.

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

Digital Receiver Technology, Inc.

PR 20083115

(5) Order Represents the Best Value to Meet the Government’s Needs

This equipment is utilized by other Border Patrol Sectors and Setcan is currently the only vendor in the market.

This equipment will also allow us to modernize and enhance use of force training and better prepare Agents for real world scenarios. The purchase will also help to minimize long term additional expenses.

(6) Any Other Facts Supporting the Justification

Please refer to the Setcan Proprietary Letter.

(7) Actions, If Any, the Agency May Take To Remove or Overcome Any Barriers That Led To the Restricted Consideration Before Any Subsequent Acquisition for the Supplies or Services Is Made

No barriers exist for this request.

(8) Description of Market Research

Based on the research conducted, Setcan is the only company that manufactures and sells this equipment. No other equipment is comparable on the market; therefore, it is a sole source item.

LIMITED SOURCE JUSTIFICATION