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4. What steps were taken to verify that these features are not available elsewhere? 0 Other brands/manufacturers were examined(please list phone numbers and names,and explain why these were not suitable) 1. AIS- Only met options b,d,e. 2. IES- Only able to meet option b,c,e 3. FATS-Only able to meet option e 4. Laser Shot-Only able to meet option b,e Manufacturer: Contact Person: Phone number: 1.AIS- Dina Sayama (206)575-9797 2.IES- Jesse Bremer 1-800-344-1707 3.FATS- Humberto Perez 1-800-813-9046(ext 1195) 4.LASER SHOT- Dan Atkinson (281)-240 1122 ❑ Other vendors were contacted(please list phone numbers and names,and explain why these were not suitable). Vir Tra is the only known US manufacturer of a firearm simulator that meets the above criteria(a-e). They are the only known US manufacturer that is capable of producing a 300 degree 5-screen system for Law Enforcement,with the electronic"shoot back"shock belt. Other vendors had"shoot back systems, however,they utilize projectile firing devices which had to be aimed by the operator. The VIRTRA Systems wireless"Threat-Fire"belt does not require aiming,just activation by the instructor at the appropriate moment. This will allow the operator or instructor to remain focused on the actions of the student,rather than dividing attention while trying to aim a projectile. *Sole Source:only one vendor possesses the unique and singularly available capability to meet the requirement of the solicitation. **Procurements of items for which the City has established a standard by designating a brand or manufacturer or by pre- approving via a testing shall be competitively bid if there is more than one vendor of the item. s:/#common/forms/sole