SSJ - Makoto Arena II System (Redacted).pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for the Makoto Arena II System, prepared by AFRL/PZLEQ. The document justifies a sole-source procurement from Excel Electro Assembly, Inc. for a unique vision enhancement training device intended for the OBVA (Operational Brain and Vision Augmentation) laboratory. The system is designed to improve visual fight training and perceptual awareness, and can be used for research in human performance enhancement, focusing on areas such as neurological, vestibular, and geriatric rehabilitation.

The document details that Excel Electro Assembly, Inc. is the only manufacturer and distributor of the Makoto Arena II System and its accessories. The procurement is aligned with VIPERWAR and CRAFT training programs, and Subject Matter Experts have recommended this specific system for OBVA Lab research. The Contracting Officer has determined that a single source is reasonably available, with the contract dated for 04-Sep-2025. The Contracting Activity (711 HPW/RHBCP) will continue to survey the open market to ensure potential future competition and to check for new products that might meet the government's requirements.