Intent to Sole Source- Smiths Detection
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has issued a sole source procurement solicitation (Number 5400019997) for comprehensive service, repair, maintenance, upgrades, and parts for HiScan X-ray inspection machines utilized across multiple SCDC institutions statewide. The procurement specifically targets Smith Detection Inc. as the proprietary vendor for these specialized X-ray equipment systems. Vendors interested in responding must demonstrate full authorization to provide all...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is pursuing a sole source procurement for replacement and repair components for the Senstar MPS 4100 Microwave Protection System, specifically targeting fence perimeter security infrastructure. This solicitation, numbered 5400018433, was issued on August 14, 2019, with responses due by August 22, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. Vendors must be authorized to supply original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts directly from Senstar, the sole manufacturer of these...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Purchasing Branch has issued an Intent to Sole Source procurement for ScriptPro, USA, Inc. to provide comprehensive maintenance and support services for their Robotic Prescription Dispensing System located at Kirkland Pharmacy. The procurement specifically covers preventive maintenance, 24/7 support and response, software upgrades and replacements, software interfaces, drug updates, virus protection, disk encryption, parts, labor, travel, and...
- 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...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has issued an Intent to Award Sole Source contract for MOBA Egg Processing Equipment and Machinery maintenance and services at its poultry facilities. The procurement specifically targets comprehensive service, repair, maintenance, upgrades, equipment, and parts exclusively through MOBA USA, Inc., as the equipment and related services are proprietary and patented. Potential vendors must be fully authorized to perform and supply all required...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has issued a sole source procurement opportunity for maintenance and service agreements on specialized printing equipment. The solicitation, numbered 5400021627 and posted on June 14, 2021, specifically covers four pieces of printing equipment manufactured by Heidelberg: two SM52-2p printing presses (serial numbers 202887 and 202612), one Polar Cutter 92E (serial number 7111159), and one SM74 (serial number DS000943). SCDC has determined that...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) is issuing an Intent to Sole Source procurement for Johnson Controls, Inc. to provide parts, software, hardware, and technical support for the Metasys Facility Management System currently installed at various SCDC institutions. This sole source procurement is specifically targeted at obtaining continued maintenance and support for a uniquely programmed and commissioned system that requires specialized software and hardware tools exclusive to...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Purchasing Branch has issued an Intent to Sole Source solicitation for MOBA Egg Processing Equipment and Machinery service, repair, maintenance, upgrades, equipment, and parts for its poultry facilities. The procurement is specifically targeting proprietary and patented items exclusively available from MOBA USA, Inc. The contract is structured with an initial one-year term from June 5, 2023, through June 4, 2024, with the potential for four...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a sole source procurement solicitation (5400018255) for Tencarva Machine, targeting specific machine-related services or equipment for correctional facilities. The solicitation was originally posted on July 12, 2019, with responses due by August 2, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. and an anticipated award posting date of August 8, 2019 (which was subsequently extended to August 13, 2019). Vendors were required to submit sealed offers either physically to...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is pursuing a sole source procurement for Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) equipment, software, and services from NDI Technologies. The contract encompasses a comprehensive ALPR solution that includes equipment, installation, hardware, software, communication services, updates, upgrades, repair, warranties, replacement parts, support, and subscription renewals. Specifically, the procurement requires integration with the South Carolina...
The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has issued an Intent to Sole Source contract for service, repair, maintenance, upgrades, and parts for HiScan X-ray inspection machines located at multiple SCDC institutions statewide. The procurement specifically targets Smiths Detection Inc. as the sole vendor capable of providing comprehensive services for these specialized x-ray machines. Vendors interested in challenging this sole source designation must submit a complete response demonstrating their ability to provide all required services, including repairs, maintenance, upgrades, and parts for both existing and future equipment. The procurement will be posted in the South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) for at least 10 business days, with responses due by October 24, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. Responses must be submitted via email to purchasing@doc.sc.gov with "SOLE SOURCE" in the subject line to the SCDC Purchasing Branch located at 4420 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210. No pre-bid conferences or site visits are scheduled for this procurement. The procurement officer for this opportunity is Myrtle Dewerdt. The sole source procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Smiths Detection Inc. has been identified as the proprietary vendor based on previous quotes where they were the only vendor to respond to service requests for the HiScan equipment. Potential vendors must be authorized to provide a complete range of services, with the contract not allowing for splitting between services and parts. Vendors who believe they can provide the comprehensive services may submit a response, with protests regarding the intended award subject to specific procedural requirements under South Carolina Code Section 11-35-4210. Protests must be submitted in writing within 5 business days of posting notice of intent to protest, with formal protests due within 15 days of posting, and directed to the Chief Procurement Officer at the Materials Management Office, 1201 Main Street, Suite 600, Columbia, SC 29201. While no specific contract value is mentioned, the scope suggests a potentially significant ongoing maintenance and service contract for critical security inspection equipment.
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