USAFA StressVest Training System Notice of Intent

Notice of Intent to Single Source

This is a special notice prepared in accordance (IAW) with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 5.2 - Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions. The contracting office for this notice is the 10th Contracting Squadron, USAF Academy, CO 80840.

The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) intends to award a firm-fixed-price single source award Setcan Corp., a large business located at 1080 Kingsbury AVE Winnipeg, Mb R2P 1W5, Canada. This procurement is for the acquisition of a commercial item using simplified acquisition procedures IAW FAR parts 12 and 13. The authority for this non-competitive award is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), only one source reasonably available. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number for this acquisition is 334519, with a business size standard of 600 employees. This synopsis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. DO NOT submit a bid/proposal at this time. The anticipated award date is unknown.

This acquisition is for a StressVest Training System, an essential piece of equipment for training medical personnel in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC). This equipment is able to create a realistic training environment that closely simulates the physiological and psychological stressors encountered in providing casualty care at the point of injury (POI) in actual combat situations. It incorporates electronic feedback that simulates small arms fire, and the vest further replicates the challenges of moving and providing care under duress, thereby enhancing the trainees' ability to perform critical tasks effectively.

The StressVest System shall meet the following minimum specifications and salient characteristics:

• 6 Vests, StressX Belts and Transmitters (label vests #1-6) (Part # SV-V)


• 1 Storm 3075 Case (Holds up to 8 vests) (Part # SV-CASE3-75(8))


• 1 Hand Held Laser Activator (Part # SV-HHLA02)


• An Instructor CQT Tablet (Part # SV-TAB)


• 6 Electric M4 PRO Training Rifle Smart Kits - Commando (includes: 2 x Smart Magazines w/ adjustable counter) [Includes: 2 x batteries] (SV-LG-PRE03.1 Laser Mount sold separately) (Part # SV-EM4CPRO-02)


• 6 Long Gun Laser Mounts - Precision (Part # SV-LG-PRE03.1)


• 1 10 Port USB Charging Hub (Part # SV-10PORT)

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A SOLICITATION, REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. A solicitation package will not be issued. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement in the future is in the best interest of the Government. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the supplies required and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating any offeror's capability to provide these supplies. All communication must include Notice ID: FA700025SVNOI. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Responses and questions shall be received via email by katlyn.blacksten@us.af.mil no later than 07 Jan 2025 at 1400 MST.