Sole Source - NIJ Level III Ballistic Panel

The City of Salem and Marion County, Oregon are conducting a sole source procurement for NIJ Level III Ballistic Panels through a public notice issued on May 23, 2022, with a proposal due date of May 29, 2022. The specific procurement involves purchasing ballistic panels from Instant Armor, Inc., located in Simi Valley, California, with an anticipated award date of May 31, 2022. The procurement is being handled as a sole source procurement, which means the city has determined that only one specific vendor can meet their requirements. The total procurement value is $7,590.19 for the ballistic panels, which appear to be intended for protective equipment purposes. The procurement process includes a specific protest mechanism, allowing potential vendors or interested parties to submit written protests within a defined timeline if they disagree with the sole source designation.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of vendor classifications, with no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions mentioned in the documentation. Instant Armor, Inc. is the sole identified vendor for this specific procurement, suggesting they have unique capabilities or specifications that meet the City of Salem's precise requirements. The procurement is focused on a specific product (NIJ Level III Ballistic Panels) rather than a broad service contract, which limits the potential competitive landscape. The budget range is precisely defined at $7,590.19, indicating a relatively small, targeted procurement. No additional details are provided about existing infrastructure, technology integration requirements, or alternative vendor qualifications beyond the sole source justification for Instant Armor, Inc.