Procurement Exemption for Talino Digital Forensic Processing Machines from Sumuri

Pierce County is issuing a sole-source procurement exemption for two Talino Forensic Workstations from Sumuri, with capability statements due August 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. This is a directly negotiated purchase; Pierce County will pursue competitive procurement only if a submitted capability statement demonstrates that another entity can meet the requirement and is authorized by the manufacturer to sell Talino Series Workstations in Pierce County.

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office requires these machines to perform digital forensic investigations and forensic device processing while maintaining data integrity. Sumuri is the sole authorized distributor of the Talino Series within the United States and the only entity identified as capable of meeting the County's specifications, setup requirements, proven reliability standards, and ongoing support needs. The exemption rests on both sole-source and special-facility procurement justifications; the County's market research included consultation with other jurisdictions regarding widespread use of Talino Workstations in forensic investigations.

The estimated contract value is $30,000 over a 24-month term. Questions are due August 12, 2026. Interested vendors must submit responses electronically through the Pierce County procurement portal. Contact Andrew Robson at Pierce County Finance and Enterprise Services Department via the OpenGov platform, by phone at (253) 798-7456, or by email at andrew.robson@piercecountywa.gov.