Intent to award sole source- moba

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has issued a sole source procurement intent for MOBA egg processing equipment and related services for its Poultry Facilities. The specific procurement covers service, repair, maintenance, upgrades, equipment, and parts for proprietary and patented MOBA processing machinery. The intended sole source award will be exclusively to MOBA USA, Inc., based on the unique nature of their equipment. Vendors interested in responding must be authorized to perform and supply all required services and parts, with no splitting of work between service and parts providers. The solicitation response period closes on July 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., with sealed offers to be submitted either physically to the SCDC Purchasing Branch at 4530 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, or electronically to purchasing@doc.sc.gov. The procurement officer, Brittany Driggers, can be reached at 803-896-8533 for any inquiries. The contract term is set for one year with options to renew for two additional one-year periods.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly outlined in the document. The procurement appears open to vendors who can comprehensively meet the technical requirements for MOBA egg processing equipment maintenance and service. While MOBA USA, Inc. is the intended sole source vendor, the solicitation allows other vendors to submit responses if they can demonstrate full capability to provide all necessary services and parts. No specific award value or budget range was disclosed in the documentation. Potential protesters may file initial protests within five business days of posting, with full protests due within fifteen days. The notice will be posted in the South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) for at least ten business days, in compliance with South Carolina Code Section 11-35-1560. Interested vendors must acknowledge receipt of the solicitation by signing and returning the cover page.