C2025134_SoleSource_Notice.pdf

SOLE-SOURCE DETERMINATION AND JUSTIFICATION

FOR SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

To: Denise Wendler, Interim Procurement and Contracts Manager, Designated Procurement Officer (DPO)

Agency/Division: Oregon Business Development Department (OBDD), Economic Strategies and Research Team

Agency Procurement Specialist: Kellie Stavang, Procurement and Contract Specialist

Date: March 06, 2025

Re: Sole Source Determination pursuant to Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 279B.075 and Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 137-047-0275

1. Authority to enter into a Sole-Source Contract: OAR 137-047-0275

2. Estimated Total Value of Contract: $125,000 Prospective Vendor: Wiser LLC

3. Subject of Contract: WISERTrade International Trade Data and Analytics

4. Background:

Agency intends to renew Wiser LLC’s WISERTrade Direct Redistributing Subscriber Database, an online database, that takes US Census reported export data and stratifies it by state, country, port, industry (down to the four digit NAICS level) and globally recognized Harmonized System (HS) codes, (down to the six digit level). This allows Agency staff to pull real time export data to discern trends for internal and external customers. It is also used in planning which markets and industries to target for recruiting and outreach. Additionally, WISERTrade imputes import data which we use in our analysis often.

Agency has been using the database since 2008 and to date has spent a total of $72,000. This sole source justification applies to the annual subscription of WISERTrade Direct Redistributing Subscriber Database and shall not exceed $150,000 or renew beyond an additional seven year period through March 31, 2032, whichever occurs first.

WISERTrade is the only product capable of meeting the Agency’s need. With use of the database being embedded in established workflows it is recommended moving forward with this vendor and their product. Changing software now will seriously affect the Agency’s ability to identify key industries, understand markets, and conduct outreach to companies who can be best served by the Agency’s programs. OBDD is also the primary agency within the State of Oregon’s enterprise system to field frequent requests for data and analysis on trade and exports. Customers requesting this data are included but not limited to the media, government entities, and economic development partners.

5. Findings:

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A. Market Research Overall Finding.

Pursuant to ORS 279B.075, Agency must conduct market research that supports the assertion that there is only one source that can provide the goods or services. Agency market research consisted of searching the Department of Administrative Services Statewide Price Agreements, the State Library of Oregon Database subscriptions, and the internet and found that WISERTrade Direct Redistributing Subscriber Database is the only database that provides the level of granular data needed to understand the impacts of trade on Oregon’s economy. Additionally, WISERTrade allows users to create customized lists when running export queries, saving staff time and allowing for analysis tailored to the type of client requesting the data.

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B. Findings of Fact pursuant to OAR 125-247-0275(2) must include, at a minimum, one of the following:

☐ Pursuant to OAR 125-247-0275(2)(a): Compatibility. Provide findings supporting your determination that the efficient utilization of existing goods requires the acquisition of compatible goods or services from only one source.

☒ Pursuant to ORS 279B.075 (2)(b): Exchange of Software or Data. Provide findings supporting your determination that the goods or services required for the exchange of software or data with other public or private agencies are available from only one source.

OBDD is the State’s economic development leader and Oregon’s economy is heavily dependent on global trade. As such, timely and accessible trade data is a necessity for conducting business and prioritizing resources. Agency staff have researched other vendors (recently and historically), including internet searches, phone conversations, and product demonstrations, and WISERTrade remains the sole provider of accessible Census trade data customized for the Agency’s needs.

☐ Pursuant to ORS 279B.075 (2)(c): Pilot or Experimental Project. Provide findings supporting your determination that the goods or services are for use in a pilot or an experimental project.

☐ Pursuant to ORS 279B.075 (2)(d): Other findings that support the conclusion that Supplies and Services are available from only one source may include but are not limited to considerations of: unique design, availability, geographic location, exclusive authorized representative, cost of conversion, and warranty services.

6. Protests: OAR 137-047-0275(3) provides that an Affected Person may protest OBDD’s determination that the Goods or Services or class of Goods or Services are available from only one source in accordance with OAR 137-047-0710.

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To be considered under the rules, protests must be received by email (as determined by the State of Oregon email server) no later than 5:00 PM on March 13, 2025, to the following Agency Procurement Specialist:

Kellie Stavang Procurement & Contract Specialist Kellie.STAVANG@biz.oregon.gov

The Written protest must include:

(a) A detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds for the protest;

(b) A description of the resulting harm to the Affected Person; and

(c) The relief requested.

APPROVED:

Approved by DPO electronically via OregonBuys Denise Wendler, DPO mailto:Kellie.STAVANG@biz.oregon.gov