Vertical Reality Sole Source Letter.pdf
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- FA441824P0052
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This document is a Sole Source Letter from Vertical Reality, a manufacturer of proprietary rock climbing wall technology, to the U.S. Air Force regarding the annual recertification and maintenance of climbing walls at Joint Base Charleston.
The letter explains that Vertical Reality's auto belay systems, which were previously installed at the base, contain proprietary technology and parts that only Vertical Reality personnel are trained to maintain. As the sole worldwide supplier of this technology, Vertical Reality asserts it must be the sole source provider for the annual inspection and recertification of the climbing walls. The letter references a related federal contract opportunity, Solicitation Number FA441824P0052, for the inspection and certification of two indoor climbing walls and one mobile climbing wall at the base.
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Tel (305) 238 4522 Fax (305) 238 4401
Toll free (877) 632-6444 www.verticalreality.com
May 13, 2024
Good Day HILTON M. HUFF, TSgt, USAF, Thank you for reaching out to us regarding the service policy for your climbing walls. Vertical Reality Rock Climbing Walls carry various technologies and product designs that contain proprietary parts and servicing techniques that only VR personnel are trained to maintain and supply parts for. We actually are also the preferred vendor to maintain other manufacturers’ climbing walls with “like” belay technology because we have over 25 years of experience and know-how. While these other “similar products” are in the market place, none use our technology, nor maintain the durability or availability for purchase that would serve the same purpose or function. We are the only world-wide supplier of our Auto Belays that were installed at your locations, hence the proprietary nature of our product and o.e.m. parts.
Our auto belays, with its proprietary technology, are made in house and exclusively licensed by Vertical Reality Mfg. Inc. As a result, Vertical Reality is the sole source provider for this product and no other company or firm in the world is permitted to sell, use, distribute or maintain them besides a Vertical Reality appointed technician, otherwise it would void any and all warranty. VR is the company who installed them and therefore must complete the annual recertification processes moving forward.
Respectfully yours:
Kenneth Sharkey http://www.verticalreality.com/
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