VR Training Simulator

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Training Division is seeking a one-time procurement of the Operator XR virtual reality training simulator system through a sole source request. This VR training system utilizes advanced headset technology to deliver 360-degree immersive, scenario-based law enforcement training within indoor spaces up to 10,000 square feet, with instructor control capabilities managed via tablet interface. The system includes deliverables and features such as tablet-run scenario programming, custom uniform options, Force-on-Force training capabilities, live actor integration, and proprietary "Capacity of Touch" sensory chip technology that tracks firearms without requiring external sensors. The procurement addresses CBI's urgent need to replace obsolete training infrastructure, specifically the decade-old VirTra system located in Grand Junction (unused for three years and occupying significant space) and the outdated Ti Training Simulator at the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Facility, which currently offers limited availability and necessitates agent travel. The total estimated procurement cost is $68,280, comprised of $59,800 in goods and $8,480 in services, with a posting date of May 8, 2026, and a due date of May 13, 2026. CBI has justified this sole source procurement based on the Operator XR system's unique interoperability with the Department of Corrections' existing training systems already deployed throughout Colorado state agencies and the vendor's proprietary features unavailable from competitors.

CBI determined pricing reasonableness through comprehensive market research comparing Operator XR against competitors such as AXON, concluding that the pricing is competitively positioned or more affordable than alternatives. The sole source designation restricts this procurement to Operator XR, with vendor contact Kevin Raiche available at 414-507-7029. The system must integrate with the Department of Corrections' existing training infrastructure already deployed in Colorado state agencies, representing critical compatibility requirements for this procurement. No set-aside designations or restrictions specific to disadvantaged enterprises have been identified in the available documentation. The award value is fixed at $68,280 for this one-time purchase with no renewal options specified, making this a straightforward capital equipment acquisition for the CBI Training Division's operational modernization initiative.