Bonneville Hatchery Alarm System Software Licensing, Support, Installation, and Training

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is pursuing a sole source procurement for software licensing, support, installation, and training at the Bonneville Fish Hatchery, specifically focusing on upgrading the existing alarm system software. The procurement involves acquiring 3 iFix v2023 or v2024 Plus runtime licenses, 12 months of software support, 1 iFix development unlimited points license, and 1 Drivers IGS - Industrial Gateway Server. The primary objective is to replace incompatible software on new replacement computers at the hatchery, with GE Digital confirmed as the sole producer of the iFix software. CB Pacific, Inc. has been designated as the authorized regional supplier responsible for installation, support, and training services. The procurement is being conducted under specific Oregon administrative rules, including OAR 137-047-0275, ORS 279B.050(6)(m), and ORS 279B.075. The contract opportunity was posted on August 20, 2024, with a response deadline of August 27, 2024, indicating a relatively short solicitation period.

This procurement is a sole source contract, which inherently limits competitive bidding and restricts potential vendors to GE Digital and their authorized representative, CB Pacific. The jurisdictions involved include Multnomah County and Canyonville City, though the project is specifically located at the Bonneville Fish Hatchery. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the sole source nature effectively precludes open competition. The existing infrastructure involves SCADA hardware at the Bonneville Hatchery, which requires specific software compatibility. Although the exact award value is redacted in the documentation, the procurement includes multiple software licenses, support services, and implementation assistance. The contract appears focused on maintaining technological continuity and operational efficiency for the fish hatchery's monitoring and control systems, with GE Digital and CB Pacific positioned as the exclusive providers of the required solutions.