Intent to award sole source - senstar

The South Carolina Department of Corrections has issued an intent to award a 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 by Senstar to provide complete servicing and repair capabilities, including onsite troubleshooting, repair, and installation of the current security system. Vendors responding to this opportunity were required to submit documentation demonstrating full authorization to perform all required services, with responses due by July 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Submissions could be made via email to purchasing@doc.sc.gov with "SOLE SOURCE" in the subject line or through mailed sealed offers to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch. The contract award becomes effective after the opening date if no competing responses are received. Any potential vendors must ensure that all repairs, maintenance, and parts are exclusively warranted through Senstar, with no splitting of service and parts providers permitted.

This sole source procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. The contract is limited to Senstar as the sole authorized provider for the specialized perimeter security system, effectively precluding competitive bidding. The existing infrastructure involves the MPS 4100 Microwave Protection System currently installed on the department's perimeter fences, which requires ongoing maintenance and potential upgrades. While no specific contract value is disclosed in the documentation, the procurement is focused on maintaining critical security infrastructure for the South Carolina Department of Corrections. Vendors who feel aggrieved by the intended award may file a protest according to Section 11-35-4210, with a notice of intent to protest required within five business days of posting and the full protest due within fifteen days. Protests must be submitted in writing to the Chief Procurement Officer at the Materials Management Office through specified communication channels, including postal mail, facsimile, or email.