Sole Source - SeaWestern

The City of Salem, Oregon, through Marion County, is pursuing a sole source procurement for a PortaCount Quantitative Respirator Tester from SeaWestern, located in Kirkland, Washington. The procurement involves the direct purchase of specialized respiratory testing equipment with a total value of $16,235. The sole source public notice was first published on October 9, 2023, with a response deadline of October 15, 2023, and an anticipated contract award date of October 16, 2023. The procurement process allows for potential protests, which must be submitted in writing and accompanied by a $500 certified or cashier's check to cover processing costs. Protesters must provide detailed legal and factual grounds, supporting evidence, a description of potential harm, and specific relief requested, in accordance with the City's adopted Public Contracting Rules.

The sole source procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of vendor qualifications, as it is a direct purchase from a specific manufacturer. No specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were mentioned in the documentation. The procurement is limited to the specific PortaCount Quantitative Respirator Tester from SeaWestern, suggesting a unique or specialized equipment need that cannot be met by alternative vendors. The total contract value is relatively small at $16,235, indicating a focused, specific procurement rather than a broad, comprehensive contract. No information was provided about incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure, or required technology integrations. The procurement appears to be a straightforward equipment purchase aimed at meeting a specific technical requirement for respiratory testing equipment.