Trail Cameras

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is pursuing a sole-source procurement for specialized trail cameras manufactured exclusively by RECONYX, Inc. Specifically, the agency plans to acquire up to 187 Reconyx HP4K HyperFire 4K Professional Covert IR Cameras for its Wolf Program research projects over multiple years. The cameras must meet rigorous technical specifications, including motion and infrared detection capabilities up to 100 feet, high-speed photo capture, low/no glow infrared flash, customizable photo triggers, and compatibility with rechargeable batteries. The procurement is being conducted under ORS 279B.075 and OAR 125-247-0275, with a specific focus on obtaining professional research-grade cameras that provide comprehensive wildlife monitoring capabilities. The contract opportunity was posted on March 26, 2025, with a proposal due date of April 2, 2025, and requires cameras with a 5-year warranty and free software for image management and metadata export.

The procurement appears to be a non-competitive, sole-source contract that does not include specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. RECONYX is the only authorized vendor for these specialized camera models, which include variants such as the HP2X(C) HyperFire2 Professional Covert IR Camera, HP4W HyperFire 4K Professional White Flash Camera, HP4KSM HyperFire 4K Small Mammal Covert IR Camera, and HP4WSM HyperFire 4K Small Mammal White Flash Camera. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves purchasing up to 187 cameras over multiple years, suggesting a potential multi-year investment. The cameras will be used for wildlife research purposes, with critical requirements that no other manufacturer can currently meet. Potential vendors are limited to RECONYX, as market research demonstrated that alternative trail cameras like Bushnell Trophy Cams lack the required technical specifications for the ODFW's research objectives.