10--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: VirTra 180 Use of Force Simulator

The Wilmington VA Medical Center intends to award a sole source contract for the VirTra Virtual Interactive Coursework and Training Academy certified simulator training under FAR 6.302-1, which allows for procurement from only one responsible source when no other supplies or services meet the agency’s needs. This contract will be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures in the form of a firm fixed price agreement. The action is related to the NAICS code 922120, covering Police Protection services, and the justification for sole sourcing will be included in the award documentation. This notice is not a solicitation for offers but serves to inform the public of the intent to award the contract without competition unless compelling evidence that competition is beneficial is presented. Interested parties that believe they can fulfill the contract requirements are invited to submit a capability statement within three business days of the notice to the designated contracting officer, provided they are actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The final decision to compete this procurement rests solely with the government. The contract and related details are managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, with the contracting office located in Pittsburgh, PA. This notification ensures transparency while moving toward the acquisition of specialized simulator training to support the Wilmington VA Medical Center’s operational and training needs.