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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Veterans Affairs was posted on June 5, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Virtual Training Simulator Police Srvc - FARGO

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 23, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify small business sources capable of providing a Portable Weapons Training Simulator System for the Fargo VA Medical Center Police Department. This market research is conducted under NAICS code 333310, targeting small businesses with up to 1,000 employees. The solicitation is for a firm-fixed-price system equivalent to the VirTra Virtual Interactive Coursework and Training Academy, featuring cutting-edge specifications including mobility, quick setup, compact design, advanced computer system with Windows 10 or higher, FIPS 140-2 certified wireless devices, and photorealistic 4K graphics. Key operational requirements include self-calibration, support for multiple weapon simulators, a comprehensive library of training scenarios focused on de-escalation and use of force, the ability to expand training to multiple users, and incorporation of a nationally certified de-escalation curriculum. Installation and manufacturer-certified on-site training are required, along with a minimum one-year warranty and technical support. Responses to this notice are for informational and market research purposes only and do not constitute a solicitation or commitment to contract. Submissions must be emailed by the stated deadline and include detailed capability statements listing business information, veteran-owned status, applicable certifications, and any existing GSA Federal Supply Schedule contracts. No phone inquiries or technical questions will be entertained, and all incurred costs are at the respondent's expense. The contract will be performed at the Fargo VA Medical Center, with the government reserving the right to request demonstrations at no cost. This effort aims to assess potential vendor capabilities before any solicitation is issued.

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VA seeks small business quotes for portable weapons training simulator with advanced 4K, multi-user features.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)

NAICS

333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing View NAICS

Place of Performance

Fargo, ND, 58102, USA

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NONE

Documents

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SOW Police Training Simulator Fargo VA

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)
Contacts2 people available
OfficeSaint Paul, MN, 55101, USA
Organization / Agency
Department Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)
Office AddressSaint Paul, MN, 55101, USA
Contacts
Becky De Los Santos

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No phone calls. Send any responses by e-mail only. As this is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes, the Government will not accept any technical questions at this time.


This is a Sources Sought Notice to determine small business sources capable of the virtual police training simulator under NAICS 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing). Small business size standard is 1,000 employees. Product Service Code (PSC) is 6910 (Training Aids).


BACKGROUND:


THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE BEING RELEASED PURSUANT TO FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) PART 10: MARKET RESEARCH. This notice is issued solely for informational, market research, and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future.  This notice does not commit the Federal Government to contract for any service at this time.


Further, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 23 is not at this time seeking offers, and will not accept unsolicited offers. 


Respondents are advised that the Federal Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. All costs associated with responding to this notice will be solely at the responding party’s expense.


Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Federal Government to form a binding contract.  Although the term “offeror” is used in this notice, your respective organization’s response will be treated as information only and shall not be used as an offer.


OBJECTIVE:


The objective of this notice is to conduct market research to determine if there are Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) sources capable of providing inspection of mattresses within the Fargo VA Medical Center. The facility is located at 2101 Elm Street NE, Fargo, ND 58102.


DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES:


Description & Salient Characteristics: The Fargo VA Health Care System is requesting Qty 1 Portable Weapons Training Simulator System for the Police Department.


Firm-fixed pricing


Brand name or equal to: VirTra- Virtual Interactive Coursework and Training Academy


The Fargo VA reserves the right to request a demonstration in person at no cost to the government.


Salient Characteristics:


 *manufacture dates shall be within 1 year of award date.


  1. Physical Specifications:
    1. Mobile ready
    2. Quick Setup
    3. Compact case with integrated components
    4. Laptop-based instructor station with case for easy transport
    5. Weight, 100lbs maximum
  2. Computer System/IT:
    1. Windows Professional Operating platform (Windows 10 or newer)
    2. Training software updated for life of system
    3. Supports data encryption
    4. System must be fully operational/standalone without internet connection
    5. Wireless devices must be FIPS 140-2 certified
    6. User authentication with “Strong Password” protection capability
    7. Graphic interface with 4K resolution technology with photorealistic graphics
  3. Projection System:
    1. 1920 x 1080 resolution or better
    2. 2800 + lumens or better
    3. 25lbs maximum
    4. 12’ projection screen with travel case & complete wiring harness
  4. Sound System:
    1. Rack-mounted speaker system
  5. Operational Specifications:
    1. Self-Calibrating under any lighting conditions
    2. Sig Sauer P 320 X Full and X Carry, or replica weapon simulators with ability to expand to other weapons types ie; AR platform, shotgun platform, or carbine platform
    3. Flashlights with IR Lens
    4. Support individual marksmanship training, to include a gun range design that can support training of minimum two (2) trainees and up to 4 (four)
    5. Minimum library of 100 scenarios with the ability to expand or upgrade for video courseware. Must include scenarios on:
      1. Mental illness
      2. De-Escalation
      3. Use of Force
      4. Skill Drills
      5. Low light
    6. Primary focus: close quarters, person-on-person engagement
    7. Expandable to multiple shooters – minimum 2
    8. Ability to show officer response during training sessions
    9. Ability to create custom scenarios
    10. Ability to branch off to other scenarios based on the instructor, trainee or teams decisions.
    11. Simulate hits to officer through vest or other non-lethal forms of force to include: OC spray canister, baton branching
    12. Installation and implementation by manufacturer certified technician
    13. Must be a nationally-certified de-escalation training curriculum
    14. Vendor to provide on-site customer/operator training
      1. Training schedule to be determined after award
        1. May include evening hours
  6. Maintenance and warranty
    1. Minimum one year parts and labor
    2. Current instruction manual digital or hard copy.
      1. If hardcopy, qty of 2 ea
    3. Minimum 1 year technical and maintenance support


Part


Description


Quantity


7001000


VirTra Virtual Interactive Coursework and Training Academy™


1


8000080


VirTra 100 Installation and Training


1


4003200


VirTra Tetherless-Sig P320CA


2


4003213


VirTra Tetherless-Sig P320-Magazine- Carry/Full Size


2


4003216


VirTra Tetherless-P320FS/CA-Adapter Plate


1


5000202


Weapon Mounted Flashlight-TLR1


2


4010400


VirTra Tetherless M4 AR15 M16 Kit


1


4010403


VirTra Tetherless-Standard M4 Magazine


1


4010407


VirTra M4 SM and ASM Adapter Plate


1


5000501


OC Canister-MK3


2


5000610


V-Threat-Fire®


1


5000201


Handheld Flashlight-G2X


2


5000605


CO2 Refill Table Clamp


1


4003202


VirTra Tetherless-Sig P320CO


1


20000108


VirTra V-100® NG


1
















PLACES OF PERFORMANCE:


 


Fargo VA Medical Center


2101 Elm St NE


Fargo, ND, 58102



POTENTIAL SCOPE OF WORK:



See attached Statement of Work (SOW)


SUBMITTAL OF RESPONSES:


Responses shall be sent via electronic mail only by 10:00 am Central Daylight Time (CDT), 06/12/2026 to:


Mark Clayburne


Contracting Specialist


E-mail: Mark.Clayburne@va.gov


Offerors shall submit a capability statement indicating their ability and experience to provide the supplies cited above; such statement shall also list:


  • Name of offeror
  • Address of offeror
  • DUNS Number of offeror
  • Point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail of offeror
  • Whether or not vendor is SDVOSB or VOSB; SDVOSB and VOSB will be verified through Vet Biz at https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov.
  • Whether or not vendor has General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract; if so, please provide GSA FSS contract number
  • certifications and licensure that its applicable staff holds