Notice of Special Procurement

The Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) is pursuing a Special Procurement for Medic First Aid training materials and certification cards through a non-competitive procurement process. The procurement is specifically for updated CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid training resources to support life-saving care training for approximately 4,000 DOC employees. The DOC has utilized the Medic First Aid program continuously since 1993 and currently maintains approximately 100 staff instructors certified to deliver this training every two years. The special procurement is requested for a 5-year term, commencing on March 10, 2022, and extending through March 10, 2027. The procurement's key objectives include maintaining continuity of essential life-saving training and avoiding the substantial costs and complexity associated with transitioning to an alternative training curriculum. The DOC has demonstrated that changing providers would require extensive retraining and recertification of current instructors, making Medic First Aid the most pragmatic solution. The due date for this special procurement notice is March 17, 2022, with the procurement document specifically highlighting Medic First Aid as the sole provider meeting their training requirements.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of set-aside designations or enterprise classifications, focusing specifically on the unique training needs of the Oregon Department of Corrections. The total estimated procurement value is $150,000 for the 5-year term, covering training materials and certification cards. Medic First Aid is positioned as the incumbent and sole-source vendor for this procurement, with no indication of competitive alternatives identified during the DOC's market research. The existing infrastructure involves a well-established training program with 100 current instructors and a comprehensive training approach that covers all 4,000 DOC employees. No specific integration requirements beyond continuing the current training methodology are outlined in the procurement documentation. The special procurement approach is justified by the DOC's long-standing relationship with Medic First Aid, the specialized nature of their training program, and the potential disruption and expense of transitioning to an alternative training provider.