Verathon Sole Source

The City of Salem, Oregon, through Marion County, is pursuing a sole source procurement for GlideScope and GlideRite medical equipment and services from Verathon, Inc., specifically for the Salem Fire Department. This procurement is structured as a 5-year renewable contract with an anticipated award date of May 2, 2022. The contract covers the purchase of specialized medical equipment and related services, with a documented annual value of $21,000. Prospective contractors have seven days from the first public notice date to submit a written protest if they believe the goods or services are available from multiple sources. Protests must include a detailed statement of legal and factual grounds, supporting evidence, a description of potential harm, and specific relief requested, accompanied by a $500 protest fee.

The procurement appears to be a direct sole source acquisition with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents mentioned in the available documentation. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure requirements, or technology integration needs. The contract's annual value is clearly established at $21,000, with a potential total value of $105,000 over the five-year period, assuming consistent annual spending. The sole source designation suggests Verathon, Inc. is considered the exclusive or preferred provider of these specific medical equipment and services for the Salem Fire Department. No additional details are provided regarding evaluation criteria, competitive bidding processes, or alternative vendor considerations.