Justification_InVeris FATS100MILRedacted_al.pdf

Department of the Air Force: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

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I. Agency and Contracting Activity (RFO 6.104-1(a)(1)):

Agency: Insert AFMC Contracting Activity: 21 CONS/DET 1

II. Nature and/or description of the action being approved (RFO 6.104-1(a)(2)):

This document approves the award of a firm-fixed price purchase order on a brand-name basis for an InVeris Training Solutions, Inc. FATS 100MIL Firearms Simulator System in support of the 821st SFS at Pituffik Space Base, Greenland. This justification is made on Individual basis.

III. Description of supplies/services required to meet agency needs (RFO 6.104-1(a)(3)):

InVeris Training Solutions, Inc. FATS 100MIL Firearms Simulator system (1 screen) including:

-FATS 100MIL DAF Software

-Five (5) Sig M18 Pistol Simulators, Bluefire Configuration

-Bluefire Fill Station with M18 Mag Adapter

-Five (5) SRS M4 Carbine Rifle Simulator SConfiguration with Full Auto

-Removable Carrying Handle Railed Hand-Guard

-Bluefire Fill Station Magazine Adapter for M4

-One (1) M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) Bluefire Weapon Simultor

-Fill Station Magazine Adapter for M249 SAW Simulator Bluefire

-One (1) Virtual FN Mag M240B Machine Gun

-One (1) Bluefire M320A1 Grenade Launcher

-Compressed Air Bottle and Yoke Valve for use with Bluefire Fill Station

-Shipping costs to, and installation costs at Pituffik Space Base, Greenland

-One (1) Year Extended Warranty beginning upon completion of initial 24-month warranty (included) for all hardware and software and worksmanship

FY26 O&M Funding in the amount of has been certified on PR F3LGTH6119A002.

IV. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition (RFO 6.104-1(a)(4)):

RFO 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures, 41 U.S.C. 1901

V. Rationale for Use of Authority (RFO 6.104-1(a)(5)):

The InVeris Training Solutions, Inc. FATS 100MIL Firearms Simulator system is the preferred simulator within the DAF Security Forces (SF) community, as the interim solution pending a Joint solution. This meets the intent of the SF Enterprise Plan to standardize marksmanship training and skills across all SF units in DAF active duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve capacities in CONUS and OCONUS locations. AFSFC/S4 has verified this brand name system is the best solution to meet requirements specified in DAFI 36-2654, Combat Arms Program, as well as the collection and tracking of human performance

Department of the Air Force: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

May 2026 Page 3 of 3May 2026 Page 3 of 3 factors directed by the National Defense Authorization Act based upon currently available technology. The DAF standardized firearms simulator ensures continuity in weapons proficiency in fulfilling SF mission requirements. They FATS 100MIL system is a virtual 1-Screen Self-Contained Basic Military System with ruggedized container-mounting with integral projection. Allows 1 to 5 personnel to train in Individual Marksmanship, and 1 to 8 personnel in Judgmental (Video) and Collective (Tactical) tasks.

System includes a projection screen, flat screen monitor, cables, and is night vision capable (manually enabled). For multiple screen networked systems must order 2 or 3 system Router options. Price includes installation and training CONUS, and a 1-year warranty. FATS® 100MIL USAF SOFTWARE: Supports training of up to five (5) trainees simultaneously using the same or different weapon simulators in Marksmanship and Collective and up to eight (8) in Judgmental; Includes USAF Courses of Fire;

Includes the capability for the user to author Marksmanship Courses of Fire and Collective scenarios. Software restricted to DOD and US Government agencies only.

VI. Integrated Market Analysis and Efforts to Solicit Competition (RFO 6.104-1(a)(6), (8), and (10)):

AFSFC/S4 has conducted extensive market research in conjunction with 771 ESS to determine the InVeris Training Solutions, Inc. FATS 100MIL Firearms Simulator System as described above meets all DAFI 36-2654, Combat Arms Program requirements and represents the best standardized solution for DAF SF units to maintain weapons proficiency. Market research has identified that at least two sources can fulfill the requirement including the OEM and a distributor. As many as 4 distributors are licensed to resell the system as configured, allowing for competitive pricing. However, the brand name justification is essential to provide standardization and continuity of training within the DAF SF community. AFSFC/S4 has indicated market research is ongoing with other DOW departments to standardize VR firearms simulation systems across the Agency. A pending joint solution may potentially expand competition opportunities beyond this brand name limitation, however this brand name acquisition strategy does provide for competition since multiple firms are capable of fulfilling the Government's requirement.

VII. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost (RFO 6.104-1(a)(7)):

The Contracting Officer is responsible for evaluating, determining, and documenting the anticipated contract cost/price is fair and reasonable in accordance with RFO Subpart 15.4, Contract Pricing.

VIII. Any Other Facts Supporting the Justification (RFO 6.104-1(a)(9)):

Standardization of the InVeris FATS 100MIL Firearms Simulator System is critical at Pituffik Space Base due to the one-year assignment duration of SF personnel, which is related to the austere nature of the location. Continuity and standardization are critical to as there are no long-term SF assignments that could successfully familiarize with and integrate a non-standard solution.

IX. Actions to Overcome Barriers to Competition (RFO 6.104-1(a)(11):

AFSFC/S4 has indicated market research is ongoing with other DOW departments to standardize VR firearms simulation systems across the Agency. A pending joint solution may potentially expand competition opportunities beyond this brand name limitation, however this brand name acquisition strategy does provide for competition since multiple firms are capable of fulfilling the Government's requirement.