NOTICE of SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT

The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division (CVSSD) has issued a Notice of Sole Source Procurement for Mass Violence Incident (MVI) Coordinator Services. The procurement specifically targets professional services from Diane Harvey, who will update and develop MVI team response protocols, transfer institutional knowledge to current staff, and assist with developing and presenting MVI training materials. Harvey is uniquely qualified for this role due to her extensive experience in developing the current MVI protocols and her established relationships with existing stakeholders. The contract opportunity involves work primarily in Marion County and the City of Salem, with a focused objective of facilitating a smooth transition of MVI responsibilities to existing DOJ staff. Potential alternative contractors are invited to submit written protests by November 22, 2021, detailing legal and factual grounds for their ability to provide equal or superior services. The protest must include specific information about potential harm and requested relief, following the prescribed submission format outlined in the procurement notice.

The sole source determination indicates no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The contract is valued at an estimated $14,000 and is specifically targeted to secure Diane Harvey's specialized services. Market research conducted by the DOJ failed to identify alternative vendors with comparable qualifications and expertise in MVI coordination. The procurement is justified based on Harvey's unique institutional knowledge, credentials, and direct experience responding to multiple mass violence incidents. The DOJ determined that alternative procurement methods would be cost-prohibitive, unproductive, and could potentially cause significant delays in ongoing projects. No incumbent vendors beyond Diane Harvey are mentioned, and no specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements are detailed in the procurement documents. The contract appears to be a temporary arrangement to support knowledge transfer and protocol development within the DOJ's MVI program.