Sole-Source Notice - C-Tech Training Materials

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is pursuing a sole-source procurement for specialized fiber optic and telecommunications training materials from C-Tech Associates, Inc. for the Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility. The procurement specifically encompasses C-Tech's proprietary "C-TECH Highway to Success" job-training curriculum, which includes 12 copyrighted courses covering communications networking. The curriculum consists of a 9-tiered training program with proprietary training aids, designs, testers, and devices exclusively produced by C-Tech in Sparta, New Jersey. Deliverables include instructor kits, student certification curriculum, telecommunications training systems, and fiber optic systems trainers designed to support vocational training programs. The procurement notice was published on May 15, 2023, with a protest deadline of May 22, 2023, during which potential vendors or interested parties may challenge the sole-source determination in writing. The procurement process requires any protests to be submitted electronically to the OYA Procurement Unit, citing specific legal and factual grounds.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational participation. C-Tech is explicitly identified as the sole source provider, with no alternative vendors or resellers recognized for these specific training materials. The total estimated contract value is $22,000, with a contract term not expected to exceed 7 months and no plans for extension or amendment. OYA has previously implemented these C-Tech training materials and maintains skilled personnel at the Oak Creek Facility capable of administering the curriculum. Market research conducted by OYA confirmed C-Tech's unique position as the exclusive developer and manufacturer of these industry-certified communications networking job-training programs. The procurement is specifically for supporting an existing fiber optics training program within the youth correctional facility, leveraging C-Tech's specialized intellectual property and comprehensive training solutions.