Notice for Calyx Software

The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) is pursuing a sole-source procurement for Calyx PointCentral home loan origination software licensing services. The procurement involves six years of software licensing and support, specifically for a home loan processing system that is critical to ODVA's constitutional mandate of supporting veteran home loans. The software, which has been in use by ODVA since 2003, is the only system capable of interfacing with the Calyx Zip platform and integrating with the agency's internal systems. The contract is scheduled to run from May 2024 through May 2030, with a total estimated cost of $40,403. Potential respondents or interested parties may submit protests to the sole-source determination prior to the bid opening date, which is April 29, 2024. The procurement is specifically for continuing the existing software solution, as ODVA has previously attempted to solicit alternative solutions without success and cannot risk interrupting its home loan program processing capabilities.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of set-aside designations, with no specific mention of requirements for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. The incumbent vendor is Calyx PointCentral, located in San Jose, California, which has been the sole provider of this software for ODVA since 2003. The existing technology infrastructure requires precise integration with ODVA's current systems, making it challenging for alternative vendors to provide a comparable solution. The software is essential for processing veteran home loans and must meet both state and federal requirements. The total contract value is $40,403 for the six-year term, covering licensing and support services. The procurement is being conducted through OregonBuys, the state's procurement platform, with all documentation and notices publicly available for review.