Notice of SSG Sole Source Procurement 140477

The Oregon Department of Justice (ODOJ) is conducting a sole-source procurement for specialized video surveillance systems from Special Services Group, LLC (SSG) through OregonBuys Solicitation number S-13700-00014146, specifically targeting the Criminal Justice Division's needs in Marion County. The procurement involves two specialized Lamp Head Concealment (LHG and LHZ) video surveillance systems with integrated modems and cameras, featuring unique proprietary technologies including efficient video compression, long-term onboard recording, extremely low power draw, miniature size, and specialized concealments. Each system includes an OmniCompressor lifetime license, with key deliverables consisting of 2 LHG units and 2 LHZ units with 10x zoom cameras. The procurement is being executed under Oregon Revised Statute ORS 279B.075 and Oregon Administrative Rule OAR 125-247-0275, with a critical deadline for potential protests set for June 24, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. Interested parties can submit written protests to Lowell Elliott via email, detailing legal and factual grounds for challenging the sole-source determination.

The procurement specifically involves a sole-source contract with SSG, a California Certified Small Business and SBA Woman Owned Small Business, with potential export restrictions under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The total contract value is $39,875.00, which includes 2 LHG units at $5,000 each, 2 LHZ units with 10x zoom cameras at $14,400 each, and 2 OmniCompressor licenses at $500 each, plus a $75 handling fee. Payment terms are set at Net 30, with a 3% fee for credit card payments. The procurement is uniquely structured to leverage SSG's exclusive manufacturing and distribution capabilities for law enforcement agencies, with the vendor providing a lifetime support and maintenance plan. Potential protesters must demonstrate they can provide equal or superior goods and include a detailed statement of potential harm and specific relief requested, signed by an authorized representative.