US Signal formerly One Neck Extension and Special Procurement Amendment 1

The contract pertains to a specialized procurement process initiated by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for colocation services at a U.S. Signal data center in Bend, Oregon. Originally awarded through a direct special procurement under Oregon statutes, the contract supports the state's efforts to enhance its network infrastructure, disaster recovery capabilities, and connectivity by relocating core network equipment to a purpose-built data center. The initial agreement, approved in early 2021, was for a five-year term with a not-to-exceed cost of approximately $1.9 million, supporting critical infrastructure investments linked to the Link Oregon fiber optic network. In late 2025, an amendment extended the contract through September 2031, increasing the total not-to-exceed amount to over $7 million, reflecting expanded scope and ongoing service needs. The procurement process is characterized by administrative procedures rather than traditional competitive bidding, with the Oregon state agency utilizing special procurement authority to directly award and amend the contract with U.S. Signal (formerly OneNeck). The scope includes installation, operation, and maintenance of network equipment, fiber cross-connects, and environmental controls within the data center, which serves as a key Point of Presence and disaster recovery site for the state's network. The contract emphasizes resilience, redundancy, and compliance with state standards, but does not specify detailed evaluation criteria, key personnel requirements, or formal contractual clauses beyond the administrative amendments. The procurement process involves public notices, protest rights, and reporting obligations under Oregon law, with proposals and protests submitted electronically through the Oregon Procurement Information Network.