Sole Source - INTEGRA Biosciences Corporation

The state of Oregon, specifically the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Public Health Division, is pursuing a sole source procurement for INTEGRA Biosciences Corporation's Electronic Multichannel Pipettes and associated services for Marion County. This procurement involves purchasing annual Preventive Maintenance and Service Agreements for two ASSIST PLUS (AP) Electronic Pipettes and two AP Base Units, along with consumables and supplies. INTEGRA is the sole manufacturer, distributor, and authorized service provider for these specialized scientific instruments, which are critical for public health testing and screening processes. The contract opportunity was posted on September 21, 2023, with a response deadline of September 28, 2023. The procurement is characterized as a sole source determination, meaning INTEGRA holds proprietary ownership of the technology and is the only company authorized to provide service and preventive maintenance for these specific equipment units. Protest periods are set at seven calendar days from the notice posting on the OregonBuys website.

The procurement does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or restrictions for specific enterprise types. INTEGRA Biosciences Corporation is the incumbent and sole potential vendor for this contract. The total estimated contract value is $150,000 over a five-year period, broken down into $90,000 for preventive maintenance and service agreements and $60,000 for consumables and supplies. The OHA reserves the right to purchase additional goods and services from INTEGRA, including instruments, ancillary equipment, consumables, and services. There is also an option to extend the contract for an additional five years beyond the initial term. The contract covers specialized scientific equipment used in public health testing environments, with a focus on ensuring continued and reliable operation of precision laboratory instruments. No specific evaluation criteria beyond the sole source determination were provided in the documentation.