SP - BSD Biosample Punch Instruments

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services, Procurement Services (DAS PS) is conducting a special procurement on behalf of the Oregon State Police (OSP) Forensic Services Division to acquire two BSD600 Ascent A2 BioSample Punch Instruments and associated 10-year services. The procurement aims to replace existing BSD600 Duet Punch Instruments that are over 10 years old and approaching end-of-life, with the goal of maintaining laboratory accreditation and ensuring uninterrupted forensic laboratory activities. The specific deliverables include the two new instruments, related services, and a trade-in of the existing legacy instruments. The procurement must be completed before September 30, 2023, to align with a $130,000 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction grant, with a laboratory validation process required by December 31, 2024. The solicitation has a posted date of January 12, 2023, with a due date of January 19, 2023, and includes a 7-day protest period for potential respondents. The primary objective is to enable the OSP Forensic Services Division to continue providing timely and accurate scientific, technical, and investigative support to the criminal justice system.

This special procurement is a sole-source acquisition, specifically targeting BSD Robotics Pty Ltd as the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of the required instruments and related services. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement covers Marion County and involves direct negotiation with BSD Robotics, as no competitive solicitation process can meet the specific requirements. The total estimated cost for the procurement is $181,226, which includes $99,840 for the two BSD600 Ascent A2 BioSample Punch Instruments, $77,556 for 10 years of related services, and $3,830 for freight and duties. The procurement justification emphasizes that BSD Robotics is the sole manufacturer capable of providing the required instruments and services, with unique warranties and guarantees that cannot be replicated by other vendors. The contract period is set from January 1, 2023, through January 31, 2032, representing a comprehensive 10-year service and instrument agreement.