Sole Source** Varec Flame Arrester Bank Assemblies

Marion County and the City of Salem, Oregon are pursuing a sole source procurement for Varec Flame Arrester Bank Assemblies through a contract with Beaver Equipment, LLC located in Woodinville, Washington. The procurement is specifically targeted at acquiring specialized flame arrester bank assemblies, with a total contract value of $9,345.00. The procurement process follows a sole source determination, which requires a public notice and allows for potential protests from affected parties. Interested parties have a 7-day window to submit protests, with the protest period beginning on the first public notice date of December 28, 2023. The anticipated contract award date is January 5, 2024, with the procurement being conducted through a streamlined sole source process that does not require traditional competitive bidding.

This procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of set-aside designations or specific enterprise requirements. The sole source nature of the contract suggests that Beaver Equipment, LLC is the sole or preferred vendor for these specific Varec Flame Arrester Bank Assemblies, likely due to unique technical specifications or proprietary design elements. The contract value of $9,345.00 indicates a relatively modest procurement focused on specific technical equipment for municipal infrastructure. No additional information is provided about incumbent vendors, integration requirements, or alternative technology infrastructure. The procurement is limited to the specific flame arrester bank assemblies, with no indication of additional scope or future expansion of the contract's terms.