Notice of Special Procurement; [Spartan Vehicle Upgrade for EU F6 Explosives Robots]

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services, Procurement Services is conducting a Special Procurement on behalf of the Oregon State Police for upgrading three Andros F6B Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) robots. The procurement involves technology enhancements, hardware, accessories, support services, and training for existing mobile robots originally purchased in 2002 and 2005. The upgrades will be sourced directly from Peraton Remotec, a subsidiary of Peraton Inc., through a negotiated contract with an initial two-year term and potential extensions for up to four additional years. The primary objective is to modernize EOD robotic equipment to ensure bomb technicians can safely and effectively address explosive threats. The public notice was posted on December 22, 2021, with a deadline for potential protests of seven calendar days from the first notice date. The single point of contact for questions is William Strong, a Procurement & Contracts Specialist 3, and the procurement covers jurisdictions including Marion County and the City of Salem.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly outlined in the documentation. The procurement is a direct negotiation with Peraton Remotec, indicating a sole-source procurement approach. The total estimated cost for upgrading three robots is $713,963, which represents a cost savings of $328,962 compared to purchasing new equipment. The current infrastructure involves EOD robots from 2002 and 2005 that require technological modernization. The upgrade will include comprehensive enhancements to existing robotic platforms, with a focus on improving operational capabilities for bomb technicians. The contract appears to be specifically tailored to the Oregon State Police's unique equipment needs, with no indication of broader competitive bidding or multiple vendor considerations.