Intent to Sole Source - Appriss

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is pursuing a sole source procurement for the Appriss SAVIN (Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification System) through a competitive solicitation process. The procurement covers a comprehensive victim notification system currently operational across 44 county detention centers, one prison camp, two city jails, the Department of Corrections, Department of Probation, Parole and Pardons, and Department of Juvenile Justice. The system provides automated notifications to crime victims through multiple communication channels including phone, email, text, and in-app messaging, with TTY services available. Key system objectives include notifying users of offender custody status, court event updates, protective order changes, and probation and parole status modifications. The system must meet specific technical requirements, including compatibility with existing electronic offender and victim information systems, compliance with Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) SAVIN requirements, and support for data sharing using national information sharing standards recommended by the Department of Justice's Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative. Responses are due by March 22, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., and can be submitted to the SC Department of Corrections via physical mail or email, with the award scheduled for posting on the same date and notice to be published in the South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) for at least ten business days.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The current system is already integrated across multiple state agencies, indicating a complex existing technological infrastructure that requires careful implementation and maintenance. The Appriss VINE (Victim Information Notification Everyday) system represents the incumbent technology solution, suggesting a potential continuation of the existing vendor relationship. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the document, the comprehensive nature of the system spanning multiple state agencies implies a significant procurement value. Potential vendors must submit signed documentation authorizing their performance of all required system aspects. The procurement allows for protests, with interested parties able to file a notice of intent to protest within five business days of award posting and submit formal protests within fifteen days to the Chief Procurement Officer. The system's technical requirements include adherence to national standards such as Global Reference Architecture (GRA), National Data Exchange Model (NIEM), and Global Federated Identity and Privilege Management (GFIPM), indicating a sophisticated technological solution with robust data sharing and integration capabilities.