Sole Source - XR-150 X-ray Generator for Salem Police

The City of Salem, located in Marion County, Oregon, is pursuing a sole source procurement for an XR-150 X-ray Generator for the Salem Police Department through a direct purchase from Golden Engineering, Inc. of Centerville, Indiana. The procurement is specifically for a single X-ray generator with a total cost of $5,165, which will be used by the police department for specialized equipment needs. The solicitation was posted on December 22, 2021, with a response deadline of December 28, 2021, and an anticipated award date of December 29, 2021. As part of the sole source procurement process, the city has established a protest mechanism that allows affected parties to submit a written protest within 7 days of the initial notice, accompanied by a $500 certified or cashier's check to cover processing costs. The procurement appears to be a direct acquisition without a competitive bidding process, leveraging the specific capabilities of Golden Engineering as the sole source provider for this specialized equipment.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate any set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations. The sole source nature of the procurement suggests that Golden Engineering is the exclusive or preferred vendor for the XR-150 X-ray Generator, which potentially limits competitive bidding. No information is provided about disadvantaged enterprise participation or alternative vendor qualifications. The total procurement value is relatively modest at $5,165, representing a targeted, specific equipment purchase for the Salem Police Department's operational needs. While the document does not detail existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements, the procurement appears focused on acquiring a specific piece of equipment with clear intended use for law enforcement purposes. The procurement follows standard local government purchasing protocols, with a streamlined process for this specific sole source acquisition.