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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Brand Name Awards IAW FAR 13.106‐1 For

Over Micro‐Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C252‐21‐AP‐3425

1. Contracting Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center, NCO‐12 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee, WI 53214‐1476

Department of Veterans Affairs Jesse Brown VA Medical Center 2030 West Taylor Chicago, IL 60612‐4223

Identify purchase request number: 537‐21‐3‐5969‐0662

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center located in Chicago, Illinois has a brand name FAAC Incorporated only MILO Range Pro requirement that will be utilized by VA Police for in‐house firearm training.

Estimated Amount: $X.XX

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

The Milo Range Pro Interactive Firearms and Force Options Simulator will allow for Use of Force training to be conducted in‐house. This includes both non‐firearm and firearm deployment training.

In order to allow staff to train in‐house (reducing cost and increasing frequency of training) Jesse Brown VA Police will need to acquire a new simulator system that provides realistic, adaptable training environment in a single ready‐to‐go package that can be used anywhere on campus.

Furthermore, the technology will provide over 850 plus scenarios that are preloaded for training that aligns with VA Police drill and exercises. While there are other simulators on the market, none provide the specific benefits that make this uniquely qualified to fits the needs of a smaller but expanding agency like Jesse Brown VA Police Department. Competing products often run over $150K and are more complex, often requiring a full‐time dedicated training staff to operate them. It is vital that VA Law Enforcement stays trained up to applicable OS&LE standards and utilize video playback to critique law enforcement performance.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

The appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 333318 (Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing), with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,000 Employees. The corresponding Federal Supply Code (FSC) is 6930 (Operation Training Devices).

VIP query on April 22, 2021 keyword FAAC revealed no results. Second search keyword MILO Range revealed no results. Third search keyword Range Simulator revealed no results.

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for this requirement is FAAC Incorporated who is considered an other than small business (OTSB) per System for Award Management (SAM) Reps & Certs. Therefore, the VA rule of two does not exist.

Received email from Jason Perkins who is FAAC Inc.’s Federal Sales Manager that FAAC Inc.’s authorized distributors are:

Contractor DUNS Size Standard

Contractor A XX‐XXX‐XXXX SDVOSB

Contractor B XX‐XXX‐XXXX WOSB

SBA DSBS keyword FAAC revealed:

Contractor DUNS Size Standard

Contractor C XX‐XXX‐XXXX SB

Based on the information provided above, it is determined this procurement shall be set‐aside for small businesses open market with reasonable expectation that two or more will submit offers, and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the Government. IAW FAR 6.302‐1, FAR 13.106‐1(d), FAR 19.502‐2(a), and 13 CFR § 121.406(c).

5. Contracting Officer's Certification:

Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106‐1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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Carl R. Weber Contract Specialist

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Thomas H. Chesak Contracting Officer