Sole Source - Klein / Amatrol

Mt. Hood Community College in Multnomah County, Oregon, is pursuing a sole source procurement for the College's Mechatronics Program, specifically targeting Klein Educational/Amatrol software and associated trainers. The procurement is designed to acquire specialized educational technology essential for delivering the Mechatronics curriculum, with Klein Educational Systems identified as the exclusive provider of these critical instructional resources. The procurement covers software and training equipment directly aligned with the program's educational objectives, focusing on comprehensive mechatronics training capabilities. The sole source notice was posted on February 8, 2023, with a response deadline of February 15, 2023, at 4:00 PM. Potential vendors or interested parties wishing to challenge the sole source designation must submit written protests via certified mail before the specified deadline. The procurement process requires comprehensive documentation demonstrating the unique capabilities of the Amatrol system and its integral role in the Mechatronics program's instructional methodology.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of vendor set-asides or specific enterprise qualifications, with the primary focus on obtaining specialized educational technology from a single source. Klein Educational Systems is positioned as the exclusive vendor for the Amatrol software and training systems, indicating no competitive bidding will occur for this procurement. The total estimated contract value spans five years and is approximately $325,500, representing a significant investment in mechatronics educational infrastructure. The procurement will be conducted within Multnomah County, specifically involving Mt. Hood Community College's Mechatronics Program in Gresham, Oregon. No incumbent vendors are mentioned beyond Klein Educational Systems, and the procurement seems focused on maintaining existing technological infrastructure specific to mechatronics training. The sole source designation suggests that the Amatrol system represents a unique technological solution that cannot be replicated by alternative vendors or training systems.