A.02 Brand Name Justification SimX VALOR VRMSS License and Training_Redacted.pdf

CUI//SP-PROCURE

Solicitation Number: W91YTZ23Q0173 Control Log Number: 23-RHCO-A-512

Sole Source Justification Brand Name for Acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

(Simplified Acquisition Threshold is $250K)

1. Contracting Activity:

Medical Readiness Contracting Office – East (MRCO-E) Fort Liberty Health Contracting Cell 9275 Doerr Road, Building 1221 Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

2. Description of Action:

Requirement: New Repeat Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Cost Funds: OMA Other Funds: DHP Total Dollar Value:

Name of Intended Contractor: SimX, Inc.

Street Address: 548 Market St #87927 City, State, Zip: San Francisco, CA 94104

Phone: (219) 209-3405

Period of Performance: 12-months after date of contract.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: Womack Army Medical Center is requesting a purchase order for SimX VALOR VRMSS 6 head-set package software. Package must consist of six VR headsets, three laptop computers, and software licensing and training for the SimX standard curricula and VALOR /VALOR Nursing packages.

4. Authority Cited:

(a) FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i): Only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreement, brand name or industrial mobilization); OR

Controlled by: USAHCA CUI Category: SP-PROCURE Limited Dissemination Control: FED ONLY POC: Mr. Jonathan D. Long (816) 325-0016

(b) FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii): Only one source can provide a portion of the purchase that is a particular brand-name item; OR

(c) FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A): An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays; OR

(d) FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B): Only one source can provide the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; OR

(e) FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C): In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order not previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: This is a sole source requirement with the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) recommended as the only authorized vendor and has no authorized resellers of these products. SimX VALOR VRMSS 6 Headset Package-1 this package consists of 6 VR headsets, 3 laptop computers, and software licensing and training for the SimX standard curricula and VALOR /VALOR Nursing packages. Components must be able to be used off network and in areas where there may not be Wi-Fi. Hardware should include all components necessary for the operation of the equipment to include power cords, chargers, necessary adaptors and connectors. Simulation curriculum software must be geared towards Military Operational Medicine and include such subjects as TCCC, Prolonged Field Care and Small Unit Care. SimX is the only vendor of Operational Medicine Virtual Reality simulation software and scenarios that were developed in partnership with the Military and limited to distribution and sales to US Government Agencies only. A sole source justification letter was provided by the vendor which states because SIMX has the patent and proprietary data rights, no other company may produce or sell the same technology. (PCF location A.02, Sole Source Letter)

6. Actions to Increase Competition: No additional actions will be taken to increase competition for this requirement. SimX is the producer and sole supplier of the SimX VR system, and no other distributors are available in the United States. The development of this product was in conjunction with the US Military and is marked with SBIR Data Rights, until other vendors can work with the military to create a competing product. This solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov to increase industry awareness.

7. Market Survey: Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10. Priorities Sources listed in FAR 8, are not able to fulfill this requirement. SimX is the only VR Software supplier to work with the US Military to create Operational Medicine VR Training. The contract specialist also reviewed of the Dynamic Small Business search based on NAICS code 611710 and key words for

“SimX.” The search showed that there was no small business that met the search criteria. SimX, Inc.

is the OEM of these products as stated.

8. Procurement History:

Previous Contract or Purchase Order Number: or N/A Previously competed? N/A No Yes Previous authority for less than Full & Open Competition: N/A

9. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the supported data under my cognizance which are included in this mini-J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

I certify the required products are not available using mandatory sources and delivery cannot be made by the required delivery date.

Submitted By: Martha Maloy Position Title: Deputy Director, Department of Education

Email address: martha.l.maloy.civ@health.mil Date: 20 July 2023

10. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature:

Typed Name: Michael McCollum Position Title: Contracting Officer

Email address: michael.j.mccollum12.civ@health.mil

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Digitally signed by

MCCOLLUM.MICHAEL.JAMES.12875

94409 Date: 2023.08.11 11:24:18 -04'00'