Notice of Sole Source Procurement for Alchemer Survey software

The State of Oregon is pursuing a sole source procurement for the renewal of Alchemer Survey tool software, with a planned continuation of use for 5 years. This procurement is not a competitive bid opportunity but rather a direct procurement process for maintaining existing survey software capabilities. The sole source notice indicates the state's intent to renew the current Alchemer Survey software without soliciting competitive proposals from other vendors. The contract posting was made on May 24, 2024, with a response deadline of June 3, 2024. The primary objective appears to be ensuring uninterrupted access to survey software tools critical for state agency data collection and analysis processes. The procurement focuses specifically on software renewal, suggesting the state has determined Alchemer meets its unique technological requirements and represents the most appropriate solution for their survey and research needs.

The notice does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contract holders beyond the Alchemer software itself. The document also does not specify a precise budget range or total contract value for the 5-year software renewal. Since this is a sole source procurement, typical competitive bidding restrictions and disadvantaged enterprise participation guidelines may not apply in the same manner as standard competitive solicitations. The procurement appears focused solely on maintaining existing software capabilities with the current vendor, Alchemer, without introducing additional competitive elements. The state's rationale for selecting a sole source procurement likely stems from the specialized nature of the survey software and its existing integration within Oregon's governmental technology infrastructure.