Public Notice for Sole Source Determination

The State of Oregon, through the Oregon Military Department (OMD), is pursuing a sole source procurement for parts and service replacement of firing range targets at Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center in Clatsop County. The specific procurement involves replacing 28 Stationary Infantry Targets (SIT) on the Modified Record Fire (MRF) range, with InVeris Training Solutions identified as the sole source provider. The project will include replacing multiple targets and upgrading the existing computer system that operates the targets, with the primary objective of maintaining the operational readiness of the military training facility. The procurement is being conducted pursuant to OAR 125-247-0710, which allows for a sole source determination with a specific protest period. Interested parties have until August 8, 2022, to submit written protests regarding the sole source determination, with protests required to include specific legal and factual grounds, potential harm, and requested relief. The procurement process requires detailed documentation of the sole source justification, including market research demonstrating the unique proprietary nature of the equipment.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. InVeris Training Solutions is the incumbent and original equipment manufacturer, with exclusive authorization to provide the SIT system components. The estimated total contract value is $136,239.61, covering parts, service, and system upgrades. Market research conducted by OMD indicated that replacing the entire MRF range system to promote competition would result in substantial additional costs, estimated over $1 million, which makes the sole source procurement more economically viable. The existing infrastructure is over 25 years old, and the current procurement aims to maintain system compatibility and operational integrity. InVeris is the only authorized provider and reseller of the SIT system, and they will not guarantee equipment functionality if alternative manufacturers' products are used. The procurement is focused on maintaining the technical specificity and operational reliability of the military training facility's target system.