SFS Sole source MFR.pdf
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This document is a Sole Source Justification Memorandum from the 439th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) of the Air Force Reserve Command, dated 09 Jun 2025, requesting a sole source procurement of the Stress Vest training system from SETCAN Corporation. The Stress Vest is a specialized training system that allows trainees and role players to experience simulated stress through physical vibrations and electrical shock feedback, compatible with the M18 weapon system, and designed for use at Westover Air Reserve Base.
The memorandum details that SETCAN is the exclusive manufacturer of this patented training system, with no similar products available on the market. Market research, including internet searches, a Sources Sought notice on SAM.gov, and Federal Procurement Data System queries, confirmed SETCAN as the sole source. Three previous contracts (FA283521C0016, FA441721P0148, FA561321P0084) were also awarded to SETCAN as sole source contracts. The solicitation number F5N3SF5160A001 indicates a Special Notice of Intent to Award, with interested small businesses able to respond by 12:00 PM EDT on July 9, 2025, to potentially demonstrate competitive alternatives.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE RESERVE COMMAND
09 Jun 2025
MEMORANDUM FOR 439 CONF/PK
FROM: 439 SFS
SUBJECT: Sole Source Justification for Stress Vest
1. The 439th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) has a requirement for a system that allows trainees and role players to feel simulated stress, through physical vibrations and electrical shock feedback without physical projectiles, to train under simulated acute stress. The system should be compatible with the M18 weapon system utilized by SFS. The system will allow the trainees and instructors accurate, real-time training that extends into the real world and will be used at Westover ARB. In accordance with DAFI 36- 2654 paragraph 7.5.3, use of operational equipment, such as body armor, is recommended to ensure realistic training which is needed to equip defenders with the knowledge they need in real life situation that they might encounter.
2. The Stress Vest system is the only system that provides the caliber of training that the 439th SFS requires by allowing Defenders to train under acute stress while being a non-projectile, force-on-force, training system that does not damage the surrounding area or cause injury, with minimal personal safety equipment needed. The Stress Vest system is patented and available exclusively from SETCAN.
SETCAN CORPORATION is the manufacturer and holder of the patented STRESSVEST non-projectile force on force firearm tactical training system for law enforcement. military, and corrections. Patents include numerous U.S. & Canadian Provisional Patents, U.S. & Canadian Utility Patents, PCT International Patents and Patents Pending worldwide.
There are no similar products on the market that provide the capabilities addressed above and no other vendors are authorized to sell the Stress Vest product.
3. Market research was conducted via Internet searches, a Sources Sought posted to SAM.gov and querying the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS). During initial market research to find a training vest system, only one system was found that meets the requirements criteria. The Stress Vest system was the only system found that provides the caliber of training that the 439th SFS requires. Furthermore, three
(3) recent historical contracts were found after performing a search in FPDS-NG, (FA283521C0016, FA441721P0148, FA561321P0084), all resulting contracts were awarded as a sole source contract to SETCAN. The company was contacted and informed the government that they are the only authorized source for their patented Stress Vest training system.
4. Certification: I hereby certify that the above information is complete and accurate in accordance with the 10th United States Code 2304(c)(1).
Noey A. Guerra, SMSgt/E-8 DAF Cost Center Manager
| 2025-06-09T15:04:44-0400 | |
| GUERRA.NOEY.A.1285853237 |
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