Intent to Award Sole Source - Senstar

The South Carolina Department of Corrections has issued an Intent to Award Sole Source contract to Senstar, Inc. for comprehensive service, repair, maintenance, upgrades, and parts for the MPS 4100 Microwave Protection System Fence Vibration Detection System installed on the department's perimeter fences. The procurement specifically requires a vendor authorized to provide all aspects of servicing and repair, including onsite troubleshooting, repair, and installation of the current system. All repairs, maintenance, and parts must be exclusively warranted through Senstar, with the solicitation not permitting split awards between service and parts. The response deadline is September 30, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., with sealed offers to be submitted to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch either by physical mail to 4420 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, or via email to purchasing@doc.sc.gov with "SOLE SOURCE" in the subject line. No pre-bid conference or site visit is required, and the award will become effective after the opening date and time if no alternative responses are received.

The solicitation provides opportunities for potential vendors who believe they can provide all required services to submit responses, with a formal protest mechanism allowing vendors to challenge the intended award by submitting a notice of intent to protest within five business days of the notice posting date. Vendors must submit all three pages of the Intent to Award Sole Source form with complete information and documentation proving authorization to perform all required services. While specific pricing information, contract terms, and renewal options are not detailed in the notice, the procurement is publicly posted in the South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) for at least ten business days, as mandated by SC Code 11-35-1560. The sole source nature of the procurement suggests a specialized technical requirement that limits competitive bidding, specifically related to the existing Senstar MPS 4100 Microwave Protection System infrastructure at the Department of Corrections facilities in Richland County.