5400028768 AWARD.doc

This document is an award notification from the South Carolina Department of Corrections for solicitation 5400028768, issued on 09/17/2025, with an opening date of 10/07/2025. The procurement involves the acquisition of two FibroScan 430 Mini+ medical devices, specifically for mobile, noninvasive liver disease management. The total evaluated and awarded amount is $275,055.20, with each unit priced at $137,527.60. The contract was awarded to Echosens North America, Inc., located in Westborough, Massachusetts, with the procurement officer being Chad Byrd.

The award follows a single-source procurement process, as indicated by the reference to SC Procurement Code 11-35-1520 (10), which allows for waiving the standard seven-day delay when only one response is received. The medical equipment falls under product category 99867 - Medical Equipment and Supplies, and will be deployed at the Kirkland Correctional Institution in Richland County. The procurement includes comprehensive technical specifications requiring Windows 11 operating system, touch screen display, solid-state drives, battery power, multiple probe configurations, and USB ports. The contract appears to include a one-year warranty covering parts, labor, and technical support services, with additional provisions for minority business participation and mandatory background checks for contractor employees.