The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division is conducting a sole source procurement for the WV Fusion Center, specifically seeking AI Face Detection and Advanced Face Module solutions for integration with the existing PenLink Tangles Web Intelligence Investigation Platform. The solicitation (CSSD 0601 MAP2500000002) covers two primary modules: AI Face Detection and Advanced Face Search Processing, with implementation required as soon as possible in Kanawha County. The procurement is structured as a three-year contract with a base year and two optional renewal years, targeting immediate enhancement of the agency's investigative capabilities. The procurement requires vendors to provide compatible software that can seamlessly integrate with existing platforms without necessitating a complete system replacement. Key deliverables include one unit each of AI Face Detection and Advanced Face Search modules, with implementation at the Fusion Center located at 1700 MacCorkle Ave SE in Charleston, WV. The solicitation was posted on February 3, 2025, with responses due by February 18, 2025, at 13:30, and the procurement will be managed by buyer David H. Pauline. The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract appears to be a direct award based on sole source justification, indicating no competitive bidding process will occur. Pricing is fixed at $35,000 per year for the first two years, with a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increasing the third-year pricing to $36,400, with individual modules priced at $17,500 each annually. The total potential contract value across three years would approximate $106,400, assuming both optional renewal years are exercised. The procurement requires vendor expertise in AI-driven face detection and search technologies that can integrate with existing PenLink Tangles Web Intelligence Investigation Platform without disrupting current operational workflows. No incumbent vendor information is explicitly provided in the documentation, and the focus appears to be on enhancing the existing technological infrastructure of the WV Fusion Center with advanced face detection and search capabilities.
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