Procurement Exemption for Talino Digital Forensic Processing Machines from Sumuri

Pierce County is procuring two TALINO Forensic Workstations from SUMURI LLC under a sole-source exemption authorized by Chapter 2.106 of the Pierce County Code, which permits non-competitive acquisitions when a product is uniquely sourced, involves special facilities, or is constrained by market conditions. This procurement, identified as 2026-PE-197, is not open to competitive bids or proposals; vendors may only submit capability statements to demonstrate their ability to provide the specified equipment. The TALINO Forensic Workstations, custom-built and exclusively manufactured by SUMURI LLC in the United States, are designed for high-integrity digital forensic analysis and include integrated software suites such as RECON LAB and PALADIN. SUMURI holds exclusive rights to the product line and does not authorize third-party resellers except under strict conditions, confirming the necessity of direct negotiation with this single source. The total estimated cost is $30,000, to be incurred over a 24-month period, with delivery and performance occurring in Washington State for use by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. No formal FAR clauses, evaluation factors, scoring criteria, or competitive selection processes apply, as the acquisition is justified solely on the basis of technical exclusivity and operational necessity. The procurement does not include specified packaging, labeling, FOB terms, invoicing mechanisms, or formal contracting officer roles, and no socioeconomic or small business status is claimed or required. The sole evaluation criterion is whether a vendor can affirm its authorization by SUMURI and demonstrate capability to deliver the workstations and associated training, with submissions required electronically via the OpenGov portal by August 19, 2026. Acceptance of the equipment will be determined by the County based on adherence to forensic integrity standards and manufacturer certification, with no external standards such as NIST or MIL-STD explicitly cited but implied through operational requirements and proprietary system design.