SPECIAL PROCUREMENT: Microsoft Active Directory Synchronization Services

The State of Oregon, specifically the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Enterprise Information Services (EIS), is pursuing a Special Procurement for Microsoft Active Directory Synchronization Services (ADSS) through a Work Order Contract extension. The procurement covers specialized synchronization services for user and group information across multiple state agency tenants, including the Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority, Department of Corrections, and other state agencies. These critical IT services were originally implemented during the COVID-19 emergency to improve directory synchronization and enhance security posture by ensuring consistent access controls across different Active Directory domains. The contract extension will cover the period from April 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025, with a total estimated cost of $566,360. The procurement is being conducted as a one-time purchase to address final invoices for services that are being deprecated and will no longer be needed after June 30, 2025. The public notice period for this special procurement is seven calendar days, with the current posting date of June 20, 2025, and a due date of June 27, 2025. Potential protesters can submit written objections to the State Chief Procurement Officer via mail or email during this period.

The special procurement appears to be exclusively available from Microsoft and is not resold through other providers, effectively limiting competitive bidding. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documents. The procurement is specifically tailored to Microsoft's Active Directory Synchronization Services, which suggests a sole-source procurement approach. The total contract value is $566,360, covering services critical to maintaining inter-agency IT infrastructure and ensuring secure, consistent user access across state government networks. The original services were implemented under emergency COVID-19 procurement protocols, which allowed for expedited acquisition of remote work and collaboration technologies. While the documents do not explicitly outline vendor qualifications, the technical specificity suggests that only vendors with deep Microsoft enterprise integration capabilities could potentially meet the requirements. The procurement is being managed directly by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services on behalf of Enterprise Information Services, with final approval required from the State Chief Procurement Officer.