Marksmanship Simulator - BNJ JA Redacted.pdf

Brand Name Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? NO Contracting Activity: 1 SOCONS Project/Program Name: Mobile Marksman Training Simulator Purchase Request/ Identification Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Purchase One (1) Laser Shot – Mobile Marksman Training Simulator and associated equipment & software.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting for a Particular Brand Name Item The Lasershot mobile Marksmanship Training Simulator is the only simulator on the market that will meet our requirements. The system can operate at a minimum distance of 7 feet verses similar systems that require 15ft to 25ft to operate. Additionally, the Laser Shot Mobile Marksman Training Simulator system is mobile, and can be setup within 15 minutes. If a different system is procured, it will severely limit the space available to set up the system and will prove very difficult and costly to ship the simulator to other installations. Currently, the Laser Shot Mobile Marksman is used, and in order to maintain interoperability with existing system, the Laser Shot is required. Laser shot utilizes exclusive software which allows the creation and sharing of scenarios.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Laser Shot is a small business and they have several small business partners that distribute their products. In order to obtain additional competition for this requirement, it will be 100% set-aside for small businesses, and posted on Beta Sam.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Specific Brand Name Requirements

Through every available means, will continue to monitor market information and technical publications to determine whether any other source can meet our needs. In addition, minimum requirements for any future requirements as described herein will be shared with industry to encourage other manufacturers to begin producing similar compatible products.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a brand name product is reasonably available.

Date Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer Signature of Contracting Officer

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