Sole Source - Personal Radiation Detector RadEye SPRD ER with Accessories

The City of Salem and Marion County, Oregon are pursuing a sole source procurement for a personal radiation detector, specifically the RadEye SPRD-ER with accessories from Thermo Eberline, LLC. The procurement involves the acquisition of one unit of the specialized radiation detection equipment, with a total anticipated cost of $6,297. The procurement is being conducted under sole source public contracting rules, which allow direct acquisition without competitive bidding. The initial public notice was posted on December 16, 2021, with a due date of December 22, 2021, and an anticipated award date of December 23, 2021. The procurement includes not only the primary radiation detector but also accompanying accessories, suggesting a comprehensive equipment package for radiation monitoring purposes. Interested parties have the opportunity to submit a written protest within 7 days of the initial notice, which must be accompanied by a $500 processing fee and submitted to the City Manager's office.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No information is provided about disadvantaged enterprise requirements or preferences. The document does not list any incumbent vendors or specify existing infrastructure that might require integration with the new radiation detection equipment. The total procurement value is relatively modest at $6,297, which suggests this is a targeted, specific acquisition rather than a large-scale equipment replacement program. No details are provided about potential contract duration, renewal options, or future procurement plans. The sole source nature of the procurement implies that Thermo Eberline, LLC is the sole or preferred vendor for this specific radiation detection technology, potentially due to unique technical specifications or proprietary capabilities of the RadEye SPRD-ER device.