Sole Source - ADS

Marion County and the City of Salem, Oregon are pursuing a sole source procurement for a Nano Digital X-Ray Processor from ADS, located in Virginia Beach, VA. The procurement is specifically for the City of Salem and involves the direct purchase of specialized medical imaging equipment without competitive bidding. The total procurement value is $35,467.78, with an anticipated award date of September 12, 2023. The procurement process includes a seven-day public notice period beginning September 5, 2023, during which affected parties may submit written protests to the City Manager's office. Protesters must accompany their challenge with a $500 certified or cashier's check and provide detailed documentation including legal and factual grounds, supporting evidence, description of potential harm, and specific relief requested.

The sole source procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of vendor classifications, with no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or specific enterprise types mentioned in the documentation. The procurement is focused on a specific technological solution for medical imaging equipment, suggesting potential integration requirements with existing municipal infrastructure. No incumbent vendors are explicitly identified beyond ADS as the sole source provider. The procurement budget is precisely defined at $35,467.78, with no indication of additional contingency funds or potential future expansions. The narrow procurement window and specific technical requirements suggest this is a targeted acquisition to meet a specific municipal imaging technology need for the City of Salem's medical or public safety operations.