Sole Source Notice for Internet Connectivity Aviation

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has issued a Sole Source Notice for a contract to obtain internet connectivity services for their Multi-Mission Aircraft through Baxter Aerospace. The procurement specifically seeks Starlink internet downlink services, which include equipment lease, installation, service, maintenance, and troubleshooting capabilities. A custom-built antenna mount will be installed in the Agency's aircraft to facilitate these services. The sole source determination is being made under ORS 279B.075 (2)(a) and OAR 125-247-0275(2)(c), which allows for procurement from a single vendor when goods or services are uniquely available. The Agency will accept protests against this sole source determination until June 15, 2023, at 12:00 PM, with protesters required to demonstrate that their equipment and services can meet or exceed Starlink equipment specifications and provide a consistently stable internet connection. Potential protesters must prove they can deliver equivalent or superior internet connectivity solutions for the Agency's first responder aviation services.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or incumbent vendor information are provided in the documentation. The Sole Source Notice does not disclose contract pricing, funding sources, contract duration, or potential renewal options. While the document indicates this is a specialized procurement for aviation internet connectivity, it does not specify budget ranges or potential contract values. The procurement appears focused solely on obtaining Starlink internet services from Baxter Aerospace, with the primary qualification being the ability to provide a stable, consistent internet connection for multi-mission aircraft operations. The Agency's selection criteria seem centered on technical capabilities, specifically the ability to deliver reliable internet access that meets their operational requirements for first responder aviation services.