Notice of Sole Source - WESCAM/L3 WESCAM MX-10 EO/IR Sensor System

Clackamas County, Oregon is pursuing a sole source procurement for a WESCAM MX-10 EO/IR Sensor System from WESCAM USA Inc. / L3 Harris, specifically for the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office's airplane. The procurement is focused on acquiring an electro-optical and infrared sensor system to maintain operational efficiency and ensure interoperability with other public agencies during mutual aid scenarios. The solicitation was posted on September 30, 2025, with a protest period ending on October 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Interested parties seeking additional information can contact Ryan Rice, and any protests must be submitted via email to the Procurement Manager at rrice@clackamas.us. The sole source determination is being made in accordance with specific local procurement regulations (LCRB C-047-0275 and C-047-0710), which suggests unique technical requirements or specialized capabilities that limit competitive bidding.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The procurement appears to be a direct acquisition targeting a specific technological solution from a single vendor. The estimated contract value is $431,043.00, which represents a significant investment in specialized aerial sensing technology. While the document does not detail incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements, it implies a need for seamless integration with current public safety and mutual aid communication systems. The sole source nature of the procurement suggests that WESCAM USA Inc. / L3 Harris possesses unique technological capabilities or meet specific performance criteria that cannot be readily replicated by alternative vendors in the market.