6910--Brand Name or Equal - Police Training Simulator - Fargo

Location: North Dakota
Posted: Nov 25, 2024
Due: Dec 9, 2024
Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 69 - Training Aids and Devices
Solicitation No: 36C26325Q0209
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NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Nov 25, 2024 09:07 am MST
  • Original Response Date: Dec 09, 2024 05:00 pm MST
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Mar 18, 2025
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 6910 - TRAINING AIDS
  • NAICS Code:
    • 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    VA Health Care System - Fargo 2101 Elm Street N. Fargo , ND 58102
    USA
Description
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY
The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to procure Brand Name or Equal VirTra 100 LE, accessories, installation, training, and maintenance service. This notice serves to survey the market to ascertain whether-or-not sources are capable of providing the requested supply/services. You also must be an Authorized Distributor OR an Authorized Distributor for the manufacture of an equal product if not the manufacture.
This notice also allows potential contractors/vendors to submit a non-binding statement of interest and documentation demonstrating their capability. Please review the DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) to compare your supply/service to what is requested. Complete the line-items below and submit any documentation supporting your product/service for consideration. Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23) is requesting responses from qualified business concerns; the qualifying NAICS code for this effort is 333310 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing. The Small Business Administration (SBA) Size Standard for this request is 1000 employees.
This Sources Sought is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification(s) (Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Small Business (SD/VOSB), Hub zone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, woman owned small business, or large business) relative to NAICS 333310. Responses to this notice, will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this notice, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this notice are not considered adequate responses to any corresponding solicitation announcement. All interested offerors are requested to respond to this notice but are required to respond to the official solicitation announcement in order to be awarded the contract.
INSTRUCTIONS:
RESPONSES MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
Primary Information:
Company Name:
Point of Contact (POC) name:
Email address:
Phone number:
Unique Entity ID No. listed in the System of Awards Management (SAM):
Business Size: (Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Small Business Other, Small Business, or Large Business) for the NAICS code 333310.
IMPORTANT
If your firm is a Socio-economic Small Business (SDVOSB, VOSB, Hub zone, 8(a), Small, Small disadvantaged, Woman owned small business), please state if your firm is a Nonmanufacturer under the Nonmanufacturer Rule. For more information about the Nonmanufacturer Rule and how it applies to your firm, click on this Small Business Administration link:
https://www.sba.gov/partners/contracting-officials/small-business-procurement/nonmanufacturer-rule
Please check the lines below that apply to your firm:
a. ____ Business size does not exceed 500 employees.
b. ____ Firm is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells this type of item being supplies.
c. ____ Firm takes ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice.
d. ____ Supplies the end products of a small business manufacturer or processor made in the United States.
If a future solicitation requires the Buy American Statute, the following two clauses will apply:

52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies
52.225-2 Buy American Certificate

Please indicate whether you hold a GSA Federal-Supply-Schedule or Indefinite Delivery/Indefinitely Quantity (IDIQ) contract that covers this type of request. If so, please provide the Schedule contract number.
Must have an Authorized Distributor Letter issued from the manufacture if not the manufacture.

The attached SOW is a draft and is NOT finalized. If any portions are unclear, prohibited, and/or you are unsure about the draft description of the requirement please list your comments and/or concerns in your response so they can be addressed.
Response is due by 12/09/2024, at 1700 Mountain Time. Please submit e-mail responses to Mr. Dennis Salmonsen, Contract Specialist, at email address: dennis.salmonsen@va.gov. Please place Police Training Simulator in the subject line of your email. This notice is to assist the Department of Veterans Affairs in determining qualified sources only.

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
Specifications Brand Name or Equal VirTra 100 LE and Accessories

Minimum Specific Requirements:
Physical Specifications:
Portable, with self-contained case including carrying/lifting handles
Caster-type wheels
Laptop-based instructor station
Weight, 100lbs maximum
Dimensions, 36 x36 x36 maximum
Computer System/IT:
Windows Professional Operating platform (Windows 10 or newer)
Training software updated for life of system
Supports data encryption
System must be fully operational/standalone without internet connection
Wireless devices must be FIPS 140-2 certified
User authentication with Strong Password protection capability
Graphic interface
Projection System:
1920 x 1080 resolution or better
2800 + lumens or better
25lbs maximum
Portable with carrying handles
Sound System:
Surround Sound Speaker System (5.1 or better)
Operational Specifications:
Self-Calibrating under any lighting conditions
Sig Sauer P229 conversion kits shall have the Capability to swap to Sig Sauer P 320 X Full and XC when VA fully implements new weapon system, or replica weapon simulators with ability to expand to other weapons types ie; AR platform, shotgun platform, or carbine platform
Flashlights with IR Lens Flashlight
Support individual marksmanship training, to include a gun range design that can support training of minimum two (2) trainees and up to 4 (four)
Minimum library of 100 scenarios with the ability to expand or upgrade for video courseware.
Primary focus: close quarters, person-on-person engagement
Expandable to multiple shooters minimum 2
Ability to show officer response during training sessions
Ability to create custom scenarios
Simulate hits to officer through vest or other non-lethal forms of force to include: OC spray canister, baton branching

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL for all line-items listed below. PRICE IS NOT NECESSARY FOR THIS SOURCES SOUGHT.
ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
0001

1.00
EA
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VirTra 100 LE Fixed
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6910 - Training Aids
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: V-100LE-F
MUST complete the following IF EQUAL product

Manufacturer Part No.:_____________________________________
OEM Name:______________________________________________
Country of Origin:__________________________________________
0002

1.00
EA
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VirTra 100 Installation & Training
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6910 - Training Aids
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: V-100-INSTL
MUST complete the following IF EQUAL product

Manufacturer Part No.:_____________________________________
OEM Name:______________________________________________
Country of Origin:__________________________________________
0003

1.00
EA
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V-100 Fast Fold Screen - 12" Black Backed (FP/WM)
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6910 - Training Aids
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: V-PS-12-FP
MUST complete the following IF EQUAL product

Manufacturer Part No.:_____________________________________
OEM Name:______________________________________________
Country of Origin:__________________________________________
0004

1.00
EA
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VirTra V-100 LE 120 Mounted Cable Package - STD 50ft
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6910 - Training Aids
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: V-100-MCP-S-120
MUST complete the following IF EQUAL product

Manufacturer Part No.:_____________________________________
OEM Name:______________________________________________
Country of Origin:__________________________________________
0005

1.00
EA
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VirTra Virtual Interactive Coursework & Training Academy
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6910 - Training Aids
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: V-VICTA-01
MUST complete the following IF EQUAL product

Manufacturer Part No.:_____________________________________
OEM Name:______________________________________________
Country of Origin:__________________________________________
0006

2.00
EA
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VirTra Tetherless - Sig P229
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6910 - Training Aids
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: V-P229-9-KIT-1
MUST complete the following IF EQUAL product

Manufacturer Part No.:_____________________________________
OEM Name:______________________________________________
Country of Origin:__________________________________________
0007

2.00
EA
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VirTra Tetherless - Sig P229 - Standard Magazine
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6910 - Training Aids
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: V-P229-SM
MUST complete the following IF EQUAL product

Manufacturer Part No.:_____________________________________
OEM Name:______________________________________________
Country of Origin:__________________________________________
0008

1.00
EA
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VirTra Tetherless - Sig Sauer V-P229-SM Adapter Plate
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6910 - Training Aids
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: V-P229-9-SM-AP
MUST complete the following IF EQUAL product

Manufacturer Part No.:_____________________________________
OEM Name:______________________________________________
Country of Origin:__________________________________________
0009

1.00
EA
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VirTra Tetherless M4 AR15 M16 Kit
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6910 - Training Aids
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: V-M4-KIT-1
MUST complete the following IF EQUAL product

Manufacturer Part No.:_____________________________________
OEM Name:______________________________________________
Country of Origin:__________________________________________
0010

1.00
EA
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VirTra Tetherless-Standard M4 Magazine
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6910 - Training Aids
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: V-M4-SM
MUST complete the following IF EQUAL product

Manufacturer Part No.:_____________________________________
OEM Name:______________________________________________
Country of Origin:__________________________________________
0011

1.00
EA
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VirTra M4 SM and ASM Adapter Plate
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6910 - Training Aids
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: V-M4-SM/ASM-AP
MUST complete the following IF EQUAL product

Manufacturer Part No.:_____________________________________
OEM Name:______________________________________________
Country of Origin:__________________________________________
0012

1.00
EA
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TASER 7 Simulation Cartridge Package C
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6910 - Training Aids
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: V-T7-3.5/12
MUST complete the following IF EQUAL product

Manufacturer Part No.:_____________________________________
OEM Name:______________________________________________
Country of Origin:__________________________________________
0013

2.00
EA
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OC Canister - MK3
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6910 - Training Aids
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: V-OCC-MK3
MUST complete the following IF EQUAL product

Manufacturer Part No.:_____________________________________
OEM Name:______________________________________________
Country of Origin:__________________________________________
0014

1.00
EA
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V-Threat-Fire
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6910 - Training Aids
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: V-TF
MUST complete the following IF EQUAL product

Manufacturer Part No.:_____________________________________
OEM Name:______________________________________________
Country of Origin:__________________________________________
0015

1.00
EA
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Refill Station
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6910 - Training Aids
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: V-FRS
MUST complete the following IF EQUAL product

Manufacturer Part No.:_____________________________________
OEM Name:______________________________________________
Country of Origin:__________________________________________
0016

1.00
JB
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INSTALLATION
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6910 - Training Aids

0017

1.00
JB
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TRAINING
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6910 - Training Aids

0018

1.00
JB
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TECHNICAL AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT - TWO (2) YEARS
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6910 - Training Aids



GRAND TOTAL
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NOTES: Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation whatsoever on the part of the Government to procure these supplies and/or services, or to issue a solicitation, nor to notify respondents of the results of this notice. No solicitation documents exists at this time; however, in the event the acquisition strategy demonstrates that GSA is a viable option for procuring a solution, the RFQ shall be posted to GSA eBuy where only those firms who currently hold a GSA Schedule with the applicable SIN will be able to respond. The Department of Veterans Affairs is neither seeking quotes nor accepting unsolicited quotes, and responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. Any information the vendor considers proprietary should be clearly marked as such. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Sources Sought notice.
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Contracting Office Address
  • 316 Robert Street N Suite 506
  • Saint Paul , MN 55101
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact


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  • Nov 25, 2024 09:07 am MSTSources Sought (Original)
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