Sole Source - Lafayette LX6 DAS Polygraph Instrument with Accessories for Salem Police Department

The City of Salem, located in Marion County, Oregon, is pursuing a sole source procurement for a Lafayette LX6 DAS Polygraph Instrument with Accessories for the Salem Police Department. The procurement is specifically targeted at acquiring a specialized polygraph system directly from Lafayette Instrument, located in Lafayette, Indiana. The sole source notice indicates the city intends to award a contract valued at $6,460 for this specific equipment. The procurement process includes a seven-day protest period, during which affected parties can submit written objections to the sole source determination. Interested parties must file their protest with the City Manager's office and include a $500 certified or cashier's check to cover processing costs. The protest must comprehensively outline legal and factual grounds, provide supporting evidence, describe potential harm, and specify the requested relief.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational participation mentioned in the procurement documents. The sole source nature of the contract suggests that Lafayette Instrument is the exclusive or preferred vendor for this specialized polygraph equipment. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements. The procurement appears to be a direct purchase of a specific instrument without a competitive bidding process. The total contract value is $6,460, which represents the full cost of the Lafayette LX6 DAS Polygraph Instrument and its associated accessories. The contract opportunity is limited to the Salem Police Department and does not indicate any broader procurement strategy or potential for future expansions or similar purchases.