Brand Name Specificaion AppcCrcle.pdf

ATTACHMENT 1

DETERMINATION OF BRAND NAME SPECIFICATION

Requestor: Chet Lundy

Agency/division: Oregon Department of Human Services

Program/office: ONE Program

Agency Brand name statute/rule: Brand name authority:

DHS OAR 125-247-0691 OAR 125-246-0170(2)

OHA ORS 279B.215 ORS 413.033

Total estimated cost: $79,000 for one year agreement, five-year estimated spend

$612,545.34

1. Background:

AppCircle is a mobile Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) platform designed to streamline the development, testing, and deployment of mobile applications. It provides developers with a cloud-based, user-friendly solution to automate workflows, saving time and effort. AppCircle features include:

• CI/CD Automation: Build, test, and deploy mobile apps with automated workflow tailored for iOS, Android, and cross-platform frameworks.

• No-Code Pipeline Builder: Create and manage workflows with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, eliminating the need for complex scripts.

• Cloud-Based Device Testing: Test apps on a wide range of real and virtual devices to ensure compatibility and performance.

• App Store Integration: Seamless deployment to Apple App Store, Google Play

Store, and private distribution channels.

• Team Collaboration: Built-in tools for managing teams, access control, and workflow monitoring.

• Secure Environment: Enterprise-grade security with encryption, secure keys, and isolated builds.

AppCircle’s ability to allow self-hosting in the MS Azure cloud provides the level of security required to meet State standards. In addition to this, AppCircle stands out as the most suitable replacement for the following reasons:

1. Seamless Integration with Azure DevOps: AppCircle offers superior integration capabilities with Azure DevOps, which is critical for maintaining our current workflows and ensuring a smooth transition.

2. Support for Multiple Distribution Profiles and Testing Groups: AppCircle allows the creation and management of multiple distribution profiles and testing groups, providing flexibility and control over the testing process.

3. App Version History Maintenance: The platform maintains a comprehensive history of app versions, enabling us to track changes and revert to previous versions if necessary.

This product will be used in 5 environments: DEV, SIT, PERF, UAT, PROD.

ODHS seeks to purchase AppCircle for the reasons listed herein. This product is not currently available through the mandatory reseller statewide Price Agreements available, and we are pursuing a Sole Source procurement.

2. Brand name to be acquired:

Legal entity name: APPCIRCLE INC

DBA:

Address: 8 The Green # 18616 Dover, DE 19901

Contact person: Mete Baydar

Phone: +1 (302) 271-6690

Email: mete@AppCircle.io

3. Findings to satisfy required standards:

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:

or

Use of a brand name specification would result in substantial cost savings to the agency or the public because:

or

X There is only one manufacturer or seller of the product of the quality, performance or functionality required; because:

or

The efficient utilization of existing goods requires the acquisition of compatible goods or services because:

FINDINGS

The findings are accepted, adopted, and incorporated by reference herein.

Approved by Agency:

__________________________________________________________ Date: _________________________

3/20/2025