Waiver of ORS 279C. 303 Buy America Requirements - Fire Protection System (CerberusPRO)

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Procurement Services and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) is seeking a Buy America waiver for the procurement of Siemens CerberusPRO integrated fire protection systems across multiple state-owned facilities, beginning with the Revenue Building Renovation project. The waiver, proposed to be effective from June 14, 2024, through June 14, 2034, covers fire protection system upgrades in DAS-owned or maintained facilities. The primary objective is to maintain a standardized fire detection and alarm system that provides significant operational benefits, including device interchangeability, reliability, special safety features, power surge resistance, and upgrade flexibility. The procurement process includes a seven-calendar-day public comment period, with comments to be submitted to Jay.Jackson@das.oregon.gov and Nameun.House@das.oregon.gov by June 3, 2025. The draft findings will be published on the OregonBuys eProcurement system, with the waiver specifically addressing the challenge that the CerberusPRO system may not meet the Buy America standard requiring more than 55% of product components to be manufactured in the United States.

The proposed waiver does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Currently, over 27 DAS buildings already have the Siemens CerberusPRO system installed, indicating an existing technological infrastructure that the new procurement seeks to maintain and expand. The waiver aims to support long-term goals of implementing a centralized monitoring service while reducing training complexity and minimizing maintenance costs across state facilities. While no specific budget range is detailed in the document, the procurement appears to be part of a comprehensive facility improvement and standardization effort. The notice is classified as a "NOTICE ONLY" document, suggesting that this is an informational procurement step focused on obtaining approval for the Buy America waiver rather than a direct solicitation for vendor proposals. The procurement strategy emphasizes maintaining consistency in fire protection systems across multiple state-owned properties, with a clear preference for the Siemens CerberusPRO technology.