LAFO - Operator XR sole source justification.pdf

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

JUSTIFICATION FOR LIMITED

COMPETITION/SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR

ACQUISITIONS UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine that the Operator XR Virtual Reality Trainer - De Escalation Trainer - 2-person system (OP XR2).

OP XR2 listed on SHOP-PR-24-003647 is available from only one source, and competition is precluded as there are no substitutes available.

1. This acquisition is restricted to the following sole source:

Company: Operator XR LLC

Company Address: 201 N. Union St. Suite 110 #11286, Alexandria, VA 22314

Company Point of Contact and Phone Number: Curry Newton, Director of Sales, 512.644.6380

2. The OP XR2 is estimated to cost $53,500 USD and is required to be delivered by

September 30th, 2024.

The OP XR2 is to be purchased from the above listed sole source vendor Operator XR

LLC. A quote has been obtained for Operator XR LLC and is good through 9/30/2024 but is to be purchased as soon as possible for training and operational needs.

3. The OP XR2 system has characteristics that limit the availability to a sole source. In particular, OP XR2 allows special agents to use realistic Glock type weapons when training, thus providing a more realistic training environment. Within the program, red dot optics or iron sights can virtually be added to the weapon system. The OP XR2 is robust and adaptable and will enable FBI LAFO’s Law Enforcement Skills Unit (LESU) and FBI SWAT to change/alter training scenarios. As tactical proficiency is a perishable skill, agents must continually practice tactics. Allowing LESU/LA SWAT to alter scenarios and avoid staleness greatly enhances the systems utility. Moreover, the OP XR2 is unique in that agents may incorporate real world operational planning into the training simulator. For example, Agents may input a floor plan of an upcoming operation and practice scenarios based on that floor plan. LESU is unaware of any other system which is capable of this type of operational training.

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4. Check and fill in all that are applicable for an Open Market Buy:

A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition. The proprietary data are described as follows:

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These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

x Other information to support a sole source buy:

LESU and LA SWAT have participated in demonstrations of OP XR2 and other systems and are unaware of any system with all the functionalities and adaptability of OP XR2. According to its website, approximately 25% of its team are veterans. Of note, all software and hardware are developed in the USA and Australia in house within Operator XR’s team. Operator XR LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of xReality

Group Ltd. and is the Sole Source Manufacturer of Operator XR Virtual Reality Trainer

- De Escalation Trainer - 2-person system and all related products. As succinctly described on the company’s website, the Op XR2 is an “unique, integrated Mission

Planning & Rehearsal System, which is portable, secure, and highly immersive.”

5. A determination by the ordering activity Contracting Officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 8.404(d).

The contracting officer will determine, after considering the level of effort and the mix of skills available for the tasks needed, that the proposed order or BPA represents a reasonable total price and will be the best value for the FBI.

6. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders, and the results of the research. A statement must be made that the supplies and services are available from the FSS.

Not Appliable

7. Any other facts supporting the limited source justification.

Not Applicable

8. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency will take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for supplies and services is made.

As technology is ever evolving, LESU will continue to research the market to obtain as many available sources as required in accordance with the FAR to identify any other

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CERTIFICATION

Requestor:

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, and which form a basis for this justification, are complete and accurate.

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Signature Date

Contracting Officer:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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Unit Chief/Team Supervisor (Required if amount exceeds $750,000):

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.