DYNATEST-SOLE SOURCE

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Procurement Office has issued a sole source procurement for specialized calibration services on a Dynatest Unit, with solicitation number 5400024215. The contract is specifically intended to be awarded to Dynatest US, Inc., located in Gainesville, Florida, without a competitive bidding process due to the unique nature of the required services. The procurement focuses on technical calibration services for a specific transportation-related equipment unit, indicating a highly specialized technical requirement that cannot be met through standard competitive procurement methods. The contract's Statement of Award becomes effective on October 20, 2022, unless suspended or canceled. Potential vendors seeking to challenge the award must submit a notice of intent to protest within five business days and a formal protest within fifteen days, directed to protest-itmo@mmo.sc.gov or mailed to the Materials Management Office in Columbia, SC.

This sole source contract does not include traditional set-aside designations or specific restrictions on organizational types, as the procurement is uniquely targeted to Dynatest US, Inc. based on their specialized capabilities. The contract total potential value is $213,443.45, representing a significant investment in technical calibration services for transportation infrastructure equipment. No incumbent vendor considerations or competitive bidding process are applicable in this procurement, reflecting the sole source nature of the contract. The procurement is specifically for Richland County within South Carolina, with Laura Bagwell serving as the responsible procurement officer. The unique procurement approach suggests that Dynatest US, Inc. possesses proprietary technology, specialized expertise, or equipment capabilities that cannot be replicated by other service providers in the market.