Grayshift,LLC-SS.docx

Any vendor wishing to respondSAP

State of South Carolina

INTENT TO AWARD

SOLE SOURCE

Solicitation:

Date Issued:

Procurement Officer:

Phone:

E-Mail Address:

Mailing Address:

Procurement Director:

5400025964 09/19/2023 Myrtle K. deWerdt 803-896-8582 bidsubmissions@doc.state.sc.us SC Department of Corrections Attn: Purchasing Branch Ruthie Bishop, CPPB

DESCRIPTION: Intent to Award Sole Source – Grayshift, LLC

USING GOVERNMENTAL UNIT: The SC Department of Corrections

This is a (1) year Sole source with (4) automatically renewable (1) year Terms for a potential of (5) Years Initial Term: 10/03/2023 – 10/03/2024 Potential Term: 10/03/2023 – 10/03/2028

SUBMIT YOUR RESPONSE MARKED SOLE SOURCE RESPONSE TO EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES:

MAILING ADDRESS:

SC Department of Corrections Attn: Purchasing Branch 4530 Broad River Road Columbia SC 29210

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:

SC Department of Corrections Attn: Purchasing Branch 4530 Broad River Road Columbia SC 29210

RESPONSE PERIOD ENDS AND MUST BE SUBMITTED BY (Opening Date/Time): 10/03/2023 @ 10:00:00a.m.

RESPONSES IF CONCERNED WITH THIS SOLE SOURCE MAY BE EMAILED TO:

bidsubmissions@doc.sc.gov

SUBJECT LINE MUST STATE INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

Any related notices will be posted at the following web address: http://www.procurement.sc.gov

IF YOU HAVE A CONCERN WITH THIS SOLE SOURCE.

All pages of this Intent to Award Sole Source must be submitted with all required information entered below.

You must also provide documentation that you are authorized to perform all aspects of the content required.

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DATE SIGNED

TITLE

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STATE VENDOR NO.

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Intent to Award Sole Source

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

This is a (1) year Sole source with (4) automatically renewable (1) year Terms for a potential of (5) Years Initial Term: 10/03/2023 – 10/03/2024 Potential Term: 10/03/2023 – 10/03/2028

GrayKey by Grayshift is the only software available whereby a phone can be unlocked or bypassing the device passcode and unencrypt files and 3rd party applications “on-site” immediately after seizing the contraband cell phone or obtaining consent. The proposed contractor developed and owned the propriety software that are used in these products and support the services specifically required for this acquisition. Grayshift’s innovative solutions are purpose-built to empower law enforcement and government investigative agencies to resolve critical investigations swiftly and ensure public safety. GrayKey is not available to the private sector. It is available to law enforcement, public safety government, and defense agencies in select countries.

Access is the cornerstone of digital forensics. Grayshift has developed GrayKey, a state-of-the-art forensic access tool, that extracts encrypted or inaccessible data from mobile devices. GrayKey accesses more data than any other extraction technology to help you solve more cases.

MSAB certified partner: Grayshift’s Technology Alliances Program is a Digital Forensics ecosystem that facilitates open, multi-vendor integration and certification to improve the effectiveness of digital investigation tools. This means that you can use the latest versions of XRY and XAMN to ingest and decode GrayKey extractions, confident in the knowledge that both companies have validated tool compatibility.

High-speed Data Extraction: GrayKey by Grayshift is a state-of-the-art forensic access tool that extracts encrypted or inaccessible data from iOS and Android devices.

· Lawful same-day access on iOS and Android devices – often in one hour or less (41% of supported iOS devices)

· Access the truth with Full File System extractions and decryption support Uncover Critical Evidence: GrayKey accesses more data than any other cell phone forensics tool to help you solve more cases. Obtains a more comprehensive and detailed data extraction providing access to the critical evidence.

· Protect: Help prevent child exploitation and abduction by identifying damaging evidence and provides Same-Day After First Unlock Access in Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) investigation.

· Identify: Utilize extracted data to find potential suspects or witnesses involved in a crime

· Locate: Confirm or exonerate a suspect’s involvement in a case using location data

· Discover: Identify patterns and obtain crucial insights through expedited extractions GrayKey Supported Mobile Devices:

· Access: Most comprehensive iOS and modern Android device support

· Ease of Use: GrayKey is built on a plug and play platform, controlled by an easy-to-use web interface that requires no special training.

· Speed: Same day extractions from locked iOS and modern Android devices

· Reliable Brute Force: GrayKey utilizes advanced techniques to optimize passcode brute force to deliver the fastest brute force speeds on all devices while also expanding Android coverage.

· Depth: Extract the full contents from iOS and modern Android devices

· Access to 3rd party apps: Keychain information, Authentication tokens, and more through Full File System extractions and decryption support.

· Control: Maintain evidence chain of custody Grayshift, LLC (“Grayshift”) is the sole source provider of GrayKey. GrayKey is internally developed and distributed only by Grayshift, and Grayshift owns exclusive distribution and marketing rights. Due to the unique proprietary nature of the technology, GrayKey is sold only as a direct transaction between Grayshift and its end customers. There are no agents or dealers authorized to represent this renewal product.

RESPONSE PERIOD ENDS AND MUST BE SUBMITTED BY DATE INDICATED ON FRONT PAGE

The Award becomes effective after opening / date and time if no responses are received

This notice will be posted in the South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) for at least (5-10) business days as required by SC Code 11-35-1560.

PROTESTS:

If you are aggrieved in connection with the intended award or award of the contract, you may be entitled to protest, but only as provided in Section 11-35-4210. To protest an award, you must (i) submit notice of your intent to protest within (5) business days of the date this notice is posted, and (ii) submit your actual protest within fifteen days of the date this notice is posted. Days are calculated as provided in Section 11-35-310(13). Both protests and notices of intent to protest must be in writing and must be received by the appropriate Chief Procurement Officer within the time provided. The grounds of the protest and the relief requested must be set forth with enough particularity to give notice of the issues to be decided. Any protest or notice of intent to protest must be addressed to the Chief Procurement Officer and submitted in writing.

Chief Procurement Officer -Materials Management Office 1201 Main Street, Suite 600 -Columbia, SC 29201 Facsimile: 803-737-0639 E-mail: protest-mmo@mmo.state.sc.us

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