JA FAR 12.102 Sole Source Spryson Goggles_signed_Redacted.pdf
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- 6515--AWARDED Sole Source - DX 200 Head Mounted 3D Goggle Eye Tracking System. Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 36C26326Q0466
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This is a Justification for Restricting Competition document for a sole source acquisition under FAR Part 12 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 in Coralville, Iowa is seeking to issue a sole source purchase order to Spryson America, Inc. for the Iowa City VA Health Care System under Purchase Request #636-26-3-4631-0082 (Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C263-26-AP-2235).
The acquisition is for Spryson DX 200 Goggles, a head-mounted goggle system with high-resolution virtual 3D display and integrated binocular 100/250 Hz cameras. The package includes up to 6 hours of remote training, I-Portal™ eye tracking software, and VEST™ data acquisition and analysis software. The justification for sole sourcing is based on the VA Research Department's ongoing research project that utilizes the Spryson DX200 system, with the new equipment intended to replace old equipment and allow research continuation. The I-Portal eye tracking software and VEST data acquisition software are trademarked and proprietary to Spryson, with no authorized distributors. Market research was conducted on GSA Advantage, VA NAC catalogue, and VA SAC catalogue, with an Intent to Sole Source posted on SAM.gov from March 14-25, 2026. Spryson confirmed they are the sole source for their system and equipment. The Contracting Officer, Joseph Bennett, approved and certified the justification on March 30, 2026, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b).
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RFO FAR Part 12 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures Justification for Restricting Competition MPT up to SAT
RFO FAR 12.102 Restricting Competition MPT up to SAT NCO 23 SST2 version: 02/20/2026 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID#
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Justification for Restricting Competition IAW RFO FAR 12.102(a) For
Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C263-26-AP-2235
1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office
23, 1303 5th St. Suite 300, Coralville, IA 52241.
Requesting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Iowa City VA Health Care System, 601 Highway 6 West, Iowa City, IA 52246-2208
Purchase Request #: 636-26-3-4631-0082
2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:
Estimated amount:
Proposed Action: Sole Source Purchase Order to Spryson America, Inc.
Equipment: Spryson DX 200 Goggles: Head-mounted goggle with high-resolution virtual 3D display and integrated binocular 100 / 250 Hz cameras. Includes:
-Up to 6 hours of remote training;
-I-Portal™ eye tracking software;
-VEST™ data acquisition and analysis software.
3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:
The VA Research Department is conducting ongoing research which utilizes the Spryson DX200 3D head mounted goggle system. This acquisition is for new equipment that will replace old equipment and will allow the research to continue.
These goggles and the overall system are integral to the research project; the research utilizes the Spryson system technologies and parameters.
The Spryson I-Portal eye tracking software and Spryson VEST data acquisition and analysis software is trademarked and proprietary. Spryson is the only source for the equipment that can be used with their system.
RFO FAR Part 12 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures Justification for Restricting Competition MPT up to SAT
RFO FAR 12.102 Restricting Competition MPT up to SAT NCO 23 SST2 version: 02/20/2026 Page 2 of 2 Acquisition ID#
4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:
Research was conducted on GSA Advantage.
Research was conducted on the VA NAC (National Acquisition Center) catalogue.
Research was conducted on the VA SAC (Strategic Acquisition Center) catalogue.
An Intent to Sole Source was posted on SAM.gov from 3/14/26 to 3/25/26.
Spryson confirmed they are the only source for their system and their equipment;
they have no authorized distributors. Additionally they confirmed the proprietary nature of their equipment.
5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR
13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
____________________________ 03/30/2026 Joseph Bennett Contract Officer
JOSEPH
BENNETT
Digitally signed by
JOSEPH BENNETT
Date: 2026.03.30 12:40:27 -05'00'
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