N059--648-26-2-4036-0090 NEW V-ARMED Participant Kit IFCAP: CS: TYRONE WHALEN Estimated POP: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2027

The Department of Veterans Affairs is procuring Complete VR Participant Kits to expand the capabilities of the V-Armed Virtual Reality Training System, specifically to equip individual participants with a fully integrated suite of immersive training equipment. The solicitation, numbered 36C26026Q0619, seeks vendors to deliver, install, and support a comprehensive system including VR-ready computers, VR headsets with FBIK modules, a full-body inverse kinematic system with five sensors, law enforcement simulated equipment such as M4 rifles, flashlights, OC spray, X26 Tasers, body-worn cameras, and duty belts—all equipped with WITS modules—along with a licensed software suite and a one-year technical support and maintenance plan. All equipment must be new, defect-free, fully compatible with existing infrastructure, and delivered to the Veterans Affairs Police Service facility in Vancouver, Washington, within 60 days of contract award. The Period of Performance spans from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with delivery and installation required well within that window. Onsite training for designated VA personnel on system operation, troubleshooting, and safety protocols is mandatory prior to acceptance, and support services—including phone and email assistance, remote diagnostics, and software patches—must begin immediately upon installation. The contracting office, Network Contracting Office 20 of the Department of Veterans Affairs, located in Vancouver, WA, is managing the procurement with Tyrone Whalen listed as the primary point of contact. While no specific contract type, pricing details, or award basis are provided, the emphasis on technical performance, integration, training, and sustained support suggests a trade-off evaluation process rather than a lowest-price approach. Acceptance is contingent upon successful on-site verification of hardware functionality, software compatibility, completion of all required training, and initiation of the year-long maintenance plan. No specific packaging, marking, preservation, or MIL-STD standards are mandated; however, all items must arrive in new, operational condition. The solicitation does not reference standard FAR clauses, socioeconomic set-asides, security clearance requirements, or contract options, and proposals must be physically submitted by the May 15, 2026 deadline to the specified VA office address, with no electronic submission details provided. The NAICS code 611430 indicates this is categorized under Other Schools and Instruction, aligning with the training-focused nature of the deliverables.