JA - CAPEX Hero 120 FSR Support (Redacted).pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole source contract for CAPEX HERO 120 Field Engineering Support. The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Force Modernization Center requires field engineering support for two training events, including personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, and services as defined in the Performance Work Statement. The period of performance is from 31 Mar - 7 Apr 2025, located at Fort Bragg, NC.

The J&A indicates VAE, Inc. is the sole source vendor, as they are the manufacturer of the munitions system for the HERO 120 and have an Authorized Reseller Agreement with VAE. A Sources Sought notice was posted from 13-17 March 2025, with four responses received. VAE, Inc. was identified as the only vendor with the necessary capabilities, and no other potential sources indicated full technical capability. The contract is being solicited directly to VAE, Inc. under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) with a brand-name justification. The estimated contract cost is redacted, and the J&A was signed by technical and contracting personnel in March 2025.