Attachment 2 Brand Name Justification REV 1 REDACTED.pdf

This is a Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) Determination and Findings for a sole source acquisition over $15,000 but not exceeding $350,000. The procurement is for the T-45 MR ITD (RD2F) project and involves two distinct product requirements: Varjo XR-4 Mixed Reality Headsets (Focal Edition, Base Station with Off-line Edition) for use in the 2F323 LINK T-45 Mixed Reality Trainer, and Cole Switches Rotary Encoder Inner components (part numbers OE39-8813-REV-X1 and OE39-8815-REV-X1, with 3 piece outer knobs) also for the same trainer system.

The contracting officer justifies sole source procurement based on unique characteristics limiting availability to single sources. The Varjo XR-4 headsets are currently the only headsets meeting all training and visual acuity requirements for the system, while the Cole Switches components are specifically manufactured for the T-45 trainer configuration. Both items serve as spare parts for existing trainer equipment deployed at NAS Meridian and NAS Kingsville. The customer is identified as LAB. The contracting officer indicates that if equipment support is discontinued in the future, the government would evaluate alternative technologies against training requirements, conduct testing, and select the best candidate to overcome barriers to competition in subsequent acquisitions.