Darkweb IQ renewal

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is soliciting bids for a Darkweb IQ software license renewal contract for Richland County, covering a one-year period from July 25, 2025 to July 24, 2026. The procurement seeks comprehensive cybersecurity services, specifically Enterprise Protect Ransomware Detection & Response Services, Third Party Code Red Alerts, and Intelligence Services. Bidders must be the manufacturer or an authorized reseller of the specified software products. The solicitation requires detailed unit pricing for each line item, with a total bid price to be calculated across three primary service lines. Interested vendors must submit their bids online at www.procurement.sc.gov by July 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM, with all questions required to be submitted by July 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM. The contract award is anticipated to be posted on July 23, 2025, with the winning entity identified as the Offeror on the Cover Page. Bidders are required to complete mandatory questions regarding South Carolina Resident Vendor Preference, SC End-Product Preference, and US End-Product Preference.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for minority business participation and requires compliance with state procurement regulations and ethical standards. Offerors must indicate whether their products are made, manufactured, or grown in South Carolina or the United States, which may impact preference considerations. The procurement appears to have no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard state procurement guidelines likely apply. While no incumbent vendor is specifically mentioned, the procurement suggests a renewal of existing cybersecurity software licenses and services. The bid documents do not provide a specific budget range or total contract value, leaving potential pricing flexibility for vendors. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability in providing advanced cybersecurity monitoring and intelligence services, with a focus on ransomware detection, third-party threat alerts, and comprehensive intelligence gathering.