TEMPE, Ariz., May 25, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VirTra Systems, Inc. (OTC Pink:VTSI), a leading provider of use of force simulators and firearms training simulators, today announced that it is has received its first order for delivery of law enforcement simulators under the previously announced indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract by the United States Department of State (DOS) that could result in up to $40 million in revenue for law enforcement training simulator equipment and services over the order period, which expires in April 2021, if all options are exercised. This order comes from the DOS’s Foreign Assistance Program, will consist of training simulators, related accessories and training for two separate locations in Mexico, and is for approximately $286,000.
“It is an honor to supply the first systems under this IDIQ contract in support of the U.S. Foreign Assistance Program,” said Bob Ferris, Chairman and CEO of VirTra. “Our commitment is to exceed our customer’s expectations and deliver the most effective training simulator equipment available. We are hopeful that this initial order will be the beginning of a number of follow-on orders for Mexico.”
The simulators are expected to be used “in basic and advanced weapons training for developing proficiency in marksmanship, use of force judgment skills, close quarters shooting skills, tactical reloading and weapon malfunction clearing related to typical situations which law enforcement personnel face in the execution of their duties.”
About VirTra
VirTra is a global leading provider of the world's most realistic and effective judgmental use of force simulators. VirTra is the higher standard in firearms training simulators, offering a variety of simulator platforms, powerful gas-powered recoil kits and the patented Threat-Fire™ simulated hostile return fire system. VirTra’s products provide the very best simulation training available for personnel that are entrusted with lethal force and critical missions. The Company’s common stock is not registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Company does not currently file periodic or other reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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