Notice of Special Procurement

The Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued a Notice of Special Procurement for ruggedized 1U rack mountable Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) devices specifically designed for the perimeter Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDF) at the Oregon State Penitentiary. The special procurement is targeted at acquiring UPS devices that can withstand extreme temperatures in an outdoor environment and are manageable through SNMPv3 network standards. The DOC has determined that only one vendor can meet all the required technical specifications, which necessitates this special procurement approach. The procurement window extends from April 26, 2022, to October 1, 2022, with a total estimated project cost of $74,800. The DOC has justified the special procurement by demonstrating that a standard solicitation process would not yield additional providers and that they have exhausted typical vendor channels. The procurement is critical for institutional safety and security, focusing on specialized technological infrastructure for the penitentiary's network and power management systems.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The procurement appears to be solely focused on the technical specifications of the UPS devices and the unique requirements of the Oregon State Penitentiary's infrastructure. The total project budget is estimated at $74,800, which represents the anticipated cost for acquiring the specialized UPS equipment. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the documentation. The procurement is specifically tailored to address a unique technological need for perimeter network infrastructure, with an emphasis on devices that can operate in extreme temperature conditions and integrate with the existing SNMPv3 network management standard. The DOC has indicated that this is a targeted, single-source procurement based on extensive research and evaluation of available technological solutions.