Ffcc certified contraband (CIS) services

The South Carolina Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for FCC-Certified Contraband Interdiction Systems (CIS) services to detect and manage contraband cellular devices within correctional facilities. The procurement seeks both mobile detection services with temporary certified system deployment and continuous detection services using permanently installed systems across 23 state correctional institutions located in Richland County and other areas. Vendors must provide systems capable of capturing subscription and device-level identifiers across all cellular technologies, including 5G, with the ability to eliminate false positives and perform covert installations. The RFI requires vendors to submit ten hard copies (one original and nine copies) to the SCDC Purchasing Department at 4530 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210 by September 25, 2023, at 11:00 AM. Qualified vendors will have the opportunity to conduct 90-day on-site demonstrations at seven designated correctional facilities, with sites ranging from 3.44 to 54.63 acres. Technical requirements include obtaining roaming agreements with cellular carriers, preparing reports for wireless provider device disabling, and demonstrating compliance with FCC certification standards.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. All interested vendors must be registered with the State of South Carolina through www.procurement.sc.gov before submitting responses. The RFI emphasizes that pricing provided will be estimated only, with final pricing contingent upon individual facility site assessments. Vendors can propose either detection-only systems or full management access systems (MAS/MAS-E). While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the project covering 23 correctional facilities suggests a potentially significant contract value. Vendors will be required to provide pricing schedules including per-head detection equipment costs, antenna pricing, extended pricing per institution, and site visit fees. The procurement process is designed to gather comprehensive information about contraband interdiction capabilities, with successful respondents potentially being considered for future procurement actions.