INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE- GRAYSHIFT, LLC.
- The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has issued a Sole Source Procurement Solicitation (RFI SS 5400028648) for SmartCop software maintenance and services, specifically targeting the continued support of its existing Records Management System (RMS) for natural resource law enforcement operations. The procurement covers annual maintenance and upgrades for a comprehensive software solution that includes e-ticketing, e-reporting, diagramming software, and field-based reporting...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has issued an Intent to Sole Source solicitation for an Integrated Security Perimeter Intrusion Detection System, specifically targeting the Infinity Perimeter Intrusion Detection System for multiple correctional institutions. The procurement encompasses miscellaneous equipment, software, hardware, parts, engineering, installation, and service for comprehensive fence system repairs and upgrades across SCDC facilities. The contract is structured...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for FCC-Certified Contraband Interdiction Systems (CIS) services to detect and manage contraband cellular devices within correctional facilities. The procurement seeks both mobile detection services with temporary certified system deployment and continuous detection services using permanently installed systems across 23 state correctional institutions located in Richland County and...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued Solicitation 5400026236 for a SecureLink Enterprise Access License subscription, seeking ten annual subscription licenses with one Reporting Module per subscription. The procurement targets a network security solution designed to identify, control, and audit vendor privileged access to critical SCDC systems including HVAC, dental, X-ray, and security maintenance platforms. The software enables comprehensive vendor access management,...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a comprehensive locks and supplies procurement for facilities management. The solicitation, numbered 5400025949, covers 34 line items of lock-related hardware including cylinders, padlocks, key blanks, and accessories from manufacturers such as Medeco, American, Schlage, Corbin, Master Lock, Lucky Line, and LCN. Quantities range significantly, from 5 units for LCN door closers to 2,000 units for American 5-pin...
- The South Carolina Adjutant General's Office, specifically the Emergency Management Division (SCEMD), is seeking a comprehensive five-year contract for mobile application and website upgrades and support services. The procurement involves enhancing both the mobile app and website while preserving existing architectural themes, with specific requirements including content migration, content management system updates for ADA compliance, security improvements, and database resilience...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation numbered 5400027680 for the procurement of Folger Adams Cylinders and related lock components. The procurement seeks a one-time supply of specific security hardware, including 15 units each of double-sided and single-sided cylinders across seven different keyway configurations for 80-series deadbolts, 10 units of various wafer and tumbler sets, 6 units of Folger Adams 1080AM Deadbolt Locks, and 15 units of...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections' Purchasing Branch issued a solicitation for a one-time procurement of locks and supplies through Invitation for Bid 5400026077, targeting facility management needs across Richland County. The procurement encompasses 34 line items of specialized lock hardware, including Medeco lock cylinders (knob, mortise, and rim), American padlocks and cylinders, key blanks, Schlage and Corbin lock components, door closers, hasps, paper tags, and split rings....
- The South Carolina State, Local, and Education (SLED) procurement is initiating a sole source software support contract. This procurement appears to be focused on acquiring specialized software support services, though specific details about the exact nature of the software or support requirements are limited in the provided documentation. The intent to sole source suggests the state has identified a specific vendor or technology solution that meets unique operational needs. The posting was made...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) on January 5, 2024, seeking eight UbiDuo 3 Wireless devices for the Office of General Counsel. The procurement specifically requires eight wireless communication devices, eight corresponding carrying cases, and associated shipping and training services. Each UbiDuo device must include a power supply, and all hardware must be new with a mandatory one-year warranty covering hardware components. The solicitation...
The South Carolina Department of Corrections has issued a sole source procurement solicitation (Number 5400025964) for Grayshift, LLC's digital forensics software technology, specifically the GrayKey forensic access tool designed for law enforcement agencies. The procurement targets a specialized digital forensics solution that enables extraction of encrypted or inaccessible data from iOS and Android mobile devices, with capabilities to unlock seized phones, bypass device passcodes, and decrypt files and third-party applications. The initial contract term is set from October 3, 2023, through October 3, 2024, with four automatic one-year renewal options potentially extending the contract through October 3, 2028. Responses to the solicitation are due by October 3, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., and must be submitted to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch located at 4530 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210. Vendors must provide comprehensive legal business information, authorized signatures, state vendor numbers, and documentation demonstrating authorization to perform all required services. The sole source procurement is specifically restricted to Grayshift, LLC, which is identified as the exclusive developer and distributor of the GrayKey technology, with distribution limited to law enforcement and government agencies in select countries. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the solicitation. The technology is unique in its ability to extract forensic data from mobile devices within approximately one hour for supported iOS devices, representing a proprietary solution not available in the private sector. While no explicit pricing information or budget ranges are provided, the procurement indicates a potential five-year contract duration. Vendors with concerns or protests regarding the sole source award may submit communications to bidsubmissions@doc.state.sc.us or protest-mmo@mmo.state.sc.us, with protests required to be filed within five business days of posting and full documentation submitted within fifteen days. The solicitation does not specify infrastructure integration requirements or list existing contractors beyond Grayshift, LLC being identified as the incumbent provider.
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