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INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE- CELLEBRITE

Solicitation # 5400023631

Posted 11/18/25, 9:17 AM

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Due 7/7/22, 10:00 AM

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South Carolina

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The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Cellebrite has been selected as the sole source vendor based on competitive advantages including rapid processing speed, an intuitive user interface, and established nationwide carrier agreements. The vendor has significant market presence, having sold over 90,000 units worldwide and deployed products across federal, military, intelligence, and law enforcement organizations, including the Department of Defense. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the procurement encompasses a comprehensive system with multiple technological capabilities. Vendors interested in challenging the sole source designation must complete all three pages of the Intent to Award Sole Source document and provide documentation confirming authorization to perform all required aspects of the procurement. The scope of the procurement suggests a sophisticated technological investment aimed at enhancing forensic data extraction capabilities for the South Carolina Department of Corrections.

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