A15 Sole Source Documentation VirTra (redacted).pdf

November 2022

SOLE SOURCE DOCUMENTATION

FAR PART 13

Purchase Orders Over $10,000 but not Exceeding $250,000

Acquisitions that do not allow for competition to the maximum extent practicable must be documented in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). A Limited Sources Justification is required when soliciting fewer than three sources per FAR 13.104, or when using brand name descriptions per FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). A Limited Sources Justification is not required for brand name or equal procurements. Follow procedures at FAR PART 11.104.

Type of action: sole source acquisition brand-name

DAC Number: D-25-AT-0049 Estimated total amount: $

Recurring Requirement: YES NO

Delivery Date: 5/1/2025 Period of Performance: Date of Award + 12 months

Brief description of supplies or services required and the intended use:

VirTra computer simulation equipment

Summary of the facts and circumstances that support the determination that only one source is reasonably available to supply the required supplies or services, or only the specified brand-name items can satisfy the Government’s need:

The Atlanta Division will use the VirTra computer simulation equipment to provide Use of Force (UOF) training to the field offices in accordance with DEA and DOJ policy. The VirTra system is used to provide DEA and DOJ Use of Force policy training to Special Agents, task Force Officers, and Diversion Tactical operations using simulated firearm scenarios. This training will prevent the degradation of perishable mission-critical skills. The training enables DEA law enforcement officers to maintain the high level of proficiency necessary for them to safely and legally carry out their duties. VirTra is the sole proprietor.

Describe in detail any market research conducted. Include results and state whether any vendors expressed interest:

VirTra is the OEM and Sole Proprietor of the equipment and they have confirmed they have no authorized resellers for their products.

Confirmation is on file.

The Contracting Officer hereby determines that, due to the circumstances of this procurement:

Only one source is deemed to be reasonably available.

Only the specified brand-name item will satisfy the Government’s need. For orders exceeding $25,000, this Limited Source Justification shall be made available together with the solicitation and posted on the Contract Opportunities page on the Governmentwide Point of Entry (SAM.gov) in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1).

The Contracting Officer certifies that an order for the supplies or services will not be placed unless the price is found to be fair and reasonable.

Signature and title of customer Office Code Telephone Number Date

Signature and title of contract specialist Office Code Telephone Number Date

Signature of contracting officer Office Code Telephone Number Date https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-13#FAR_13_104 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-13#FAR_13_106_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-11#FAR_11_104 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-5#FAR_5_101