Attachment 2 - Brand Name or Equal Justification.pdf

This document is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification form for a VR Training System procurement by the Inter-American Air Forces Academy (IAAFA). The contract seeks an Operator OP-2 VR Training System (brand name or equal) with a 1-year Support Service Agreement, which includes software licenses, VR headsets, tactical force operations equipment, computers, cables, and manuals. The procurement also includes an additional 1-year support service agreement extension and on-site training.

The justification indicates that market research was conducted, with three Request for Information (RFI) responses received from interested vendors, all capable of providing the brand name requirement or an equivalent product. The contracting activity (502 CONS/JBKAE, JBSA-Lackland, TX) will solicit the requirement as a "Brand Name or Equal" and post the opportunity to small businesses registered on SAM.gov under NAICS code 541519. The procurement is being conducted under AFFARS 5313.501 simplified acquisition procedures, with the goal of enhancing training effectiveness and student preparedness for military personnel from the Americas and partner nations.