Public Notice for Sole Source Determination - Peterson Machinery Co. | Reseal Hydraulic Hose-Lines

The Oregon Military Department (OMD) is pursuing a sole-source procurement for replacement parts and service to repair a Caterpillar 518 Skidder located at the Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center in Clatsop County. The procurement involves acquiring parts and maintenance services exclusively from Peterson Machinery Co., which is the certified Caterpillar dealer for Oregon, Washington, and California. The specific work entails resealing hydraulic hose-lines on the skidder, requiring specialized technical expertise and genuine manufacturer components. The sole-source determination is based on Peterson Machinery Co. being the only viable vendor capable of performing the non-routine major repair and maintenance work while preserving the equipment's trade-in value and warranty. The procurement process includes a protest period for affected parties, with a deadline of 4:00 PM Pacific Time on November 23, 2022, during which interested parties can formally challenge the sole-source determination by providing specific legal and factual grounds, potential harm, and requested relief.

This procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents. The contract is limited to Peterson Machinery Co. as the sole source provider, with no alternative vendors identified. The total estimated contract value is $12,618.11, which covers the replacement parts and service for the Caterpillar 518 Skidder. The Oregon Military Department has confirmed that the goods and services are not available through state-wide price agreements, inmate labor, surplus channels, or Oregon Forward Program Contractors. The procurement is specifically focused on maintaining mission-critical equipment at the Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center, with an emphasis on using manufacturer-certified technicians and genuine parts to ensure equipment reliability and performance.