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Control Number: ACC ORL JA 26-009

JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

FAR Part 6 Justification and Approval for Other than Full and

Open Competition

Description Program/Equipment: The International Military Cooperation Department of the

Boarder Guard Forces under SCNS of the Republic of Tajikistan requires the procurement of three

V-300 Firearms Trainers, Associated Support Equipment, Training and Warranty. This effort requires system delivery, installation and training for improvement and development of the

Security Services of Tajikistan.

Authority: Title 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) §3204(a)(1) as implemented in Revolutionary

Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) 6.103-1: Only One Responsible Source and No

Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

Amount: $1,483,351.33

Certifications & Approvals

Prepared by:

Name: [REDACTED - PII]

Title: Assistant Program Manager

Phone: [REDACTED - PII]

Email: [REDACTED - PII]

Date: 12 August 2026

Contracting Officer:

Name: Jason N. Holden

Title: Contracting Officer

Phone: 520-714-5606

Email: jason.n.holden.civ@army.mil

Date: 12 August 2026

Technical Representative:

mailto:jason.n.holden.civ@army.mil

Name: [REDACTED - PII]

Title: Electronics Engineer

Phone: [REDACTED - PII]

Email: [REDACTED - PII]

Date: 12 August 2026

Requirements Representative:

Name: [REDACTED - PII]

Title: Procurement Product Lead

Phone: [REDACTED - PII]

Email: [REDACTED - PII]

Date: 12 August 2026

Legal Counsel:

Name: [REDACTED - PII]

Title: Attorney Advisor

Phone: [REDACTED - PII]

Email: [REDACTED - PII]

Date: 12 August 2026

FAR Part 6 Justification and Approval for Other than Full and

Open Competition

1. Requiring Activity

Capability Program Executive Simulation, Training, Test, Threat (CPE ST3) International Program

Office (IPO), [REDACTED - Address / Internal Location].

2. Contracting Activity

U.S Army Contracting Command – Orlando (ACC-ORL), [REDACTED - Address / Internal

Location].

3. Description of Action

The U.S Army Contracting Command – Orlando, on behalf of the U.S. Army Capability Program

Executive for Simulation, Training, Test, and Threat (CPE ST3) International Program Office (IPO) in support of the Republic of Tajikistan, requests approval to execute a new, firm-fixed-price, contract with VirTra, Inc, [REDACTED - Vendor Proprietary Info]. The Government of

Tajikistan requested the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) VirTra V-300 system by name brand via Letter of Request (LOR) dated 02 Feb 2024. The contract is funded using 10 United

States Code (U.S.C.) Section 333 Building Partner Capacity (BPC), FY 2026 Funds via Foreign

Military Sales (FMS) Case [REDACTED - FMS Case Details] implemented 04 Feb 2026.

4. Description of Supplies/Services

The requirement is for the procurement of three VirTra V-300® simulator(s). The V-300 is a 300-degree, five-screen immersive virtual training environment. The V-300 simulators are necessary to support technical capability improvement and development of the Security Services of Tajikistan.

The procurement includes:

Item Quantity

300 4K-ProTruss Simulator w/ New Equipment Training 3

VirTra V-Author 3

Threat-Fire return-fire simulator Device 9

Tetherless - Glock 17 (Gen 1-4) 18

Tetherless-Glock 17- Standard Magazine 18

Tetherless - AK-47 recoil kit 18

Tetherless - AK-47 Magazine 18

V-Maintenance Kit 12

Refill Station 6

Tetherless - Glock 17/45-Adapter Plate 3

Installation/Training-International 3

17/45 Adapter Plate 3

Service Document Translation (Russian) 1

Service Site Surveys (3 locations) 3

Spare Parts 6

Service Plan 3

5. Authority Cited

10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented in RFO 6.103-1: Only One Responsible Source and No

Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

6. Reason for Authority Cited

Market research conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10 confirms that only one responsible source, VirTra, Inc., can satisfy the agency's requirements. The Government of Tajikistan specifically requested the VirTra V-300® system in its Letter of Request (LOR). As the Original

Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), VirTra holds exclusive patents and intellectual property for the V-

300® system's critical integrated features—such as the Threat-Fire™ return-fire simulator—which are not available from any other source or reseller.

The specifics of this determination are detailed below. Therefore, this action is pursued under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), because the required supplies are available from only one responsible source and no other type of supplies will satisfy agency requirements, and full and open competition need not be provided for.

a. Background: VirTra’s has trademarked V-300® and is the sole manufacturer and provider of the V-300® immersive training system which possesses highly unique capabilities necessary to meet critical training objectives for high-stress, judgmental use-of-force and tactical de-escalation.

The Country of Tajikistan is already familiar with the V-300 system and therefore will not require additional training to operate the system.

VirTra’s V-300 delivers a fully immersive physical environment paired with proprietary physiological feedback, advanced behavior analytics, and nationally certified training curricula.

Specifically, the V-300 system allows training of mechanical malfunction of real firearms used in simulation training. VirTra utilizes drop-in conversion kits. The CO2 gas required to cycle the slide/bolt is housed entirely within the magazine. The kits drop directly into the trainee’s real weapon with zero permanent modifications. True-Fire technology eliminates false-fire and double-shots during simulation training.

VirTra operates a proprietary Volumetric Video Capture Studio (V-3) that films real human actors in high-definition (no synthetic avatars). Its software seamlessly bridges the video across all 5 screens (300 degrees) allowing actors to walk between screens without distortion or ghosting across the bezels. VirTra uses APEX Training Analytics Platform to natively track reaction times, shot placement, and decision-making matrices for command-level auditing, eliminating subjective instructor bias. VirTra’s Virtual Interactive Coursework Training Academy (V-VICTA) curriculum offers pre-accredited, nationally certified coursework, removing the administrative burden of curriculum development from the Government.

In accordance with RFO 6.103-1, VirTra is the only responsible source capable of meeting the

Country of Tajikistan training requirements. The V-300 system is highly specialized equipment possessing integrated, patented technologies not found in any other commercial simulator.

Because VirTra holds the exclusive patents for these integrated technologies and does not use distributors when selling to the U.S. Government, no other vendor can satisfy this requirement.

b. Alternatives: VirTra is the sole manufacturer of the V-300 training system. To fulfill the unique requirements of the Letter of Acceptance, the Government must procure the V-300 training system. VirTra is the sole provider of this proprietary solution; there are no platforms or alternative contractors available that meet all of the specific features detailed in the Country of Tajikistan’s

LOR.

Impact if not approved: The U.S. Government is required to meet the proposed supplies as stated in paragraph 4. Should this J&A not be approved, CPE ST3 would have no recourse but to inform the US Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) of the Government’s inability to fulfill the requirements outlined in the LOR and LOA. The inability to fulfill this requirement would

[REDACTED - Operational Vulnerability / Country Impact].

7. Actions to Increase Competition

This acquisition represents a new requirement for the Border Guard Forces of Tajikistan for a specific, proprietary system mandated by an international agreement (LOA); it is not a non-competitive follow-on to a previous award. Therefore, a previous justification is not attached.

While the current requirement mandates the proprietary and patented technologies unique to the

VirTra V-300 (specifically the Threat-Fire and True-Fire), the Government is committed to removing barriers to competition for future simulation training acquisitions through continuous surveillance of the commercial market. Should similar requirements arise in the future, the

Government will conduct new market research to assess the competitive landscape at that time.

8. Market Research

Per FAR Part 10 and DFARS 210.001, market research was conducted to identify any qualified sources relating to this justification. The Market Research conducted was meaningful, complete, and current (within 12 months). The Market Research timeframe, techniques used, sources of information, and the results are addressed below.

a. A Sources Sought Notice (SSN) PANORL-26-P-0000-026421 was posted on SAM.GOV on 17

March 2026. The SSN was amended on 18 March 2026 to incorporate references to additional performance specifications under paragraph 10 of the section titled “submission details” of the

SSN. Ten vendors expressed interest (7 Other than Small Business, 1 Small Business, and 2

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business). However, four of the vendors did not submit any documents or information showing relevant experience or capability. The remaining six vendors’ documents were reviewed for relevant experience and capability; none were found capable of meeting the unique Country of Tajikistan requirements as described in the FMS LOR and LOA.

b. Following the findings of the SSN, a Notice of Intent (NOI) to sole source was posted to

SAM.gov on 20 May 2026. The NOI detailed the intent to solicit and award a Firm Fixed-Price contract on an Other Than Full and Open Competition basis to VirTra Incorporated for V-300

Firearms Trainers, Associated Support Equipment, and Training for the country of Tajikistan. Two vendors responded and submitted their letter of interest. The responding vendors' responses were reviewed for relevant experience and capability; none were found capable of meeting the unique

Country of Tajikistan requirements as described in the FMS LOR and LOA. However, the

Government determined that conducting one-on-one meetings would ensure the Government’s non-capable determination was appropriate.

c. One-on-One meetings were conducted on 17-22 Jun 2026 with the two vendors responding to the NOI and also VirTra. The one-on-one sessions allowed the Government to ask questions and for vendors to discuss their company’s technical capabilities. The Government was able to confirm that only VirTra is capable of meeting the unique Country of Tajikistan requirements.

9. Interested Sources

The following vendors responded to the SSN / NOI:

Interested Sources Capable Not Capable Alternate System

[REDACTED - Source Name] x

[REDACTED - Source Name] x

[REDACTED - Source Name] x

[REDACTED - Source Name] x

[REDACTED - Source Name] x

[REDACTED - Source Name] x

[REDACTED - Source Name] x

[REDACTED - Source Name] x x

[REDACTED - Source Name] x x

VirTra x

Interested Sources Capable Not Capable Alternate System

[REDACTED - Source Name] x

10. Other Facts

a. Procurement history: The proposed contract action is for a new, singular requirement of a non-recurring nature.

b. Other facts: The V-300 MIL system is a proprietary commercial product developed, manufactured, and sold by VirTra. As such, technical data packages, specifications, or other intellectual property suitable for a competitive procurement are not available to the Government.

The costs and lead-time associated with developing a new, non-commercial system to meet this requirement would be prohibitive and would not satisfy the specific terms of the LOA.

11. Technical Certification

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

[REDACTED - Digital Signature]

[REDACTED - Name]

Assistant Program Manager (APM)

CPE ST3 - International Program Office (IPO)

12. Requirements Certification

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

[REDACTED - Digital Signature]

[REDACTED - Name]

Assistant Program Manager (APM)

CPE ST3 - International Program Office (IPO)

13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination

I hereby determine that the anticipated price/cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. This determination will be made using price analysis, and comparison to the independent Government estimate. As part of the basis, certified cost or pricing data will or will not be required. In accordance with the exception at FAR 15.403-1(b)(3).

[REDACTED - Cryptographic Signature Details]

JASON N. HOLDEN

Contracting Officer

Army Contracting Command - Orlando

14. Contracting Officer Certification

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

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of VirTra V-300 system on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of Title 10 U.S.C. §3204(a)

(1) as implemented in RFO 6.103-1. The approval is subject to availability of funds, and provided that the supplies and/or services herein described have otherwise been authorized for this acquisition.

[REDACTED - Cryptographic Signature Details]

JASON N. HOLDEN

Contracting Officer

Army Contracting Command - Orlando