Sole Source - Branagh Group

Western Oregon University (WOU) has issued a sole source notice for procuring specialized data collection software from the Branagh Group, specifically targeting early childhood environment rating scales. The procurement encompasses software licenses for ECERS-R, ECERS-3, ITERS-R, ITERS-3, SACERS, FCCERS-R, and FCCERS-3, with a focused procurement approach that eliminates competitive bidding. The notice was posted on September 19, 2025, with a protest period ending September 26, 2025, at 5:00 pm Pacific Time. Interested parties may challenge the sole source determination by submitting written protests to the Office of the General Counsel via hand delivery, mail, or email to generalcounsel@wou.edu. Protests must include comprehensive grounds and supporting evidence, with verbal or telephone protests explicitly disallowed. The procurement is geographically situated within Multnomah County and Mission CDP in Oregon, targeting specific educational assessment and rating software solutions.

The sole source notice does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No comprehensive details regarding incumbent vendors, existing technology infrastructure, or integration requirements are provided in the available documentation. Similarly, the notice lacks specific information about award values or precise budget ranges for the software procurement. The document emphasizes procedural requirements for potential protesters, mandating that any challenges must be thoroughly documented and submitted through official channels. Contact information is provided at 311 Lieuallen Administration Building in Monmouth, Oregon, for those seeking additional details about the procurement process. The sole source designation suggests the Branagh Group has been determined to be the exclusive provider of these specific educational environment rating scale software tools for Western Oregon University.