Brand Name Req DefTech munitions SWAT-MRT 2022~1.pdf
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This is a Brand Name Specification Determination document issued by the Oregon State Police (OSP) on August 5, 2022, for the procurement of Defense Technology less-lethal munitions for the agency's SWAT and Mobile Response Team (MRT) weapons systems. The procurement covers crowd control devices, first responder equipment, tactical/SWAT munitions, and training devices through a six-year price agreement with a not-to-exceed estimated cost of $150,000. OSP determined that Defense Technology is the sole manufacturer meeting the agency's specific quality, performance, and functionality requirements, noting that the SWAT/MRT teams have exclusively used Defense Technology munitions for at least four years and have trained extensively with these specific products. The agency justified the brand name specification based on the critical nature of weapon compatibility and officer familiarity, emphasizing that identical munitions are essential for life-and-death tactical operations. The determination was approved by Sharon Domaschofsky, Designated Procurement Officer, via email on August 10, 2022, with the agency planning to issue a competitive solicitation through OregonBuys to secure multiple distributors of the Defense Technology product.
The procurement is authorized under ORS 279B.200-215 and OAR 125-247-0691, with the agency finding that multiple distributors of Defense Technology less-lethal munitions exist in the marketplace, thereby encouraging competition despite the brand name specification requirement. No specific incumbent information, set-asides, or alternative funding sources are detailed in the determination document. The decision reflects the agency's position that operational safety and training consistency justify the exclusive brand specification, as officers require hands-on experience with identical munitions to maintain tactical proficiency and ensure mission-critical reliability.
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DETERMINATION
Brand Name Specification
1. Agency Name: Oregon State Police
2. Date: 08/05/2022 3. Agency Number: 25700
4. Agency Contact Name: Robert Johnson 5. Phone: 503-509-8236
6. Total Estimated Cost: Six year price agreement, NTE $150,000
7. Brand Name to be Acquired: Defense Technology less-lethal munitions, including but not limited to crowd control, first responder, tactical/swat, and training devices.
8. Background: OSP requires these specific less-lethal munitions for the Department’s SWAT & MRT weapons.
9. Findings that satisfy the required standards based on one or more of the following (a-d) pursuant to
OAR 125-247-0691(2).
Agency determines that:
(a) Use of a Brand Name Specification is unlikely to encourage favoritism in the awarding of Public Contracts or substantially diminish competition for Public Contracts because:
There are multiple distributors of Defense Technology less-lethal munitions to obtain competition.
Department will issue a solicitation in OregonBuys.
(b) Use of a Brand Name Specification would result will result in substantial cost savings to the contracting agency because:
(c) There is only one manufacturer or seller of the product of the quality, performance or functionality required because:
Defense Technology is the only manufacturer that meets Agency requirements. Defense Technology has been used based on extensive testing which determined it possesses the quality, performance, and functionality required in SWAT/MRT’s employment of this product in specific weapon platforms.
More importantly, since Defense Technology less-lethal munitions has been used exclusively for SWAT/MRT weapons for at least the last four years, it is the brand that members have trained with. It is a matter of life and death to use the identical munitions which members are familiar with and have hands-on experience with.
(d) Efficient utilization of existing Supplies/Goods requires the acquisition of compatible Goods or Services because:
STATUTE AND RULE: ORS 279B.200-215 and OAR 125-247-0691
AUTHORITY TO APPROVE BRAND NAME SPECIFICATIONS: OAR 125-246-0170(2)(d)(O)
FINDINGS: The findings are accepted, adopted, and incorporated by reference herein.
APPROVED BY:
Approved by e-mail 8/10/22
Sharon Domaschofsky, Designated Procurement Officer Date Oregon Department of State Police
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