INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE-TALKTELIO
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has issued a sole source procurement for DetectTalk, a specialized cellular detection and monitoring system designed to identify and intercept unauthorized cellular communications within correctional institutions. The solicitation, posted on June 21, 2022, with responses due by July 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., intends to award the contract directly to TalkTelio, the sole manufacturer of the DetectTalk system. The technology offers comprehensive...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has issued a sole source intent to award a contract for DetectTalk, a specialized cellular detection and monitoring system manufactured by TalkTelio. The procurement is specifically designed to detect illegal cell phones within SCDC correctional institutions, targeting advanced technological capabilities for monitoring and identifying cellular devices and communication methods. The system's unique technology includes hardware-based multi-band...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has issued an Intent to Award Sole Source contract for TalkTelio's DetectTalk cellular detection and monitoring system designed for use in correctional facilities. The procurement (Solicitation Number 5400020051) seeks to acquire a specialized technology capable of identifying and monitoring illegal cell phones possessed by inmates through advanced detection capabilities. DetectTalk uniquely monitors multiple frequency bands simultaneously...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections intends to award a sole source contract to MITRE for consulting services related to Contraband Cell Phone Interdiction Systems. The procurement focuses on developing a Certified Contraband Interdiction System (CCIS) that complies with Federal Communications Commission requirements and enables disabling requests for contraband phones within correctional facilities. Key deliverables include comprehensive research and RFP development, technical site...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) solicitation number 5400025749 seeking vendors to provide FCC-Certified Contraband Interdiction Systems (CIS) for detecting and managing contraband cell phones at correctional facilities. The procurement focuses on mobile and continuous cell phone detection services using both mobile and permanently installed systems across seven correctional facilities: Broad River, Perry CI, McCormick CI, Lieber...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDOC) has issued an Intent to Sole Source procurement for Ronco's ELPAS/RTLS Man-Down Duress System, specifically targeting wireless monitoring and tracking technology for correctional facilities. The solicitation (number 5400025349) seeks a comprehensive hardware and software solution that enables wireless tracking of correctional officers, provides emergency response capabilities, and interfaces with multiple security systems including intrusion...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of eight Cellsense Plus contraband detection units designed for correctional facilities. The solicitation, released on November 9, 2022, sought advanced detection systems capable of scanning entire bodies in single walk-by operations with functionality in vertical and horizontal positions. Bids were due by November 29, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., with award notification scheduled for December 6,...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is pursuing a sole source procurement for maintenance services and upgrades for Harris/Teltronics 20/20 Telephone Switches PBX systems at various SCDC institutions. Fortran Communications, Inc. has been identified as the sole authorized dealer and support vendor for Teltronics in South Carolina, making them the intended sole source awardee. The contract is structured for an initial one-year term from June 5, 2023, through June 4, 2024, with provisions...
- 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 (SCDC) has issued an Intent to Award Sole Source contract for maintenance services and upgrades to Harris/Teltronics 20/20 Telephone Switches PBX systems installed at various SCDC institutions. The procurement is specifically targeted to be awarded to Fortran Communications, Inc., who is the current authorized dealer and support vendor for Teltronics in South Carolina. Potential vendors must be an authorized Teltronics dealer for the state and...
The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has issued a sole source procurement solicitation (Number 5400025418) for DetectTalk, a specialized cellular detection and monitoring system designed for correctional environments. The procurement targets a comprehensive system capable of detecting illegal cellular phones within SCDC correctional institutions, with unique technological capabilities that can monitor multiple frequency bands simultaneously and detect packet bursts in less than 2 milliseconds. The contract will cover comprehensive monitoring of phone calls, texts, emails, VoIP, SMS, and data applications across various communication platforms. The initial contract term is set from June 5, 2023, to June 4, 2024, with potential automatic renewals extending the contract up to five years through June 4, 2028. Vendors must submit responses by June 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., either physically to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch at 4530 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, or electronically to bidsubmissions@doc.sc.gov with a specific subject line indicating "INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE AWARD & AMENDMENTS". The solicitation appears to be a non-competitive sole source award specifically for TalkTelio, with no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents mentioned. The procurement is justified based on DetectTalk's unique technological capabilities, which were determined through comprehensive demonstrations and testing at SCDC facilities and other state correctional institutions. No specific pricing information is provided in the document, and the procurement does not list incumbent vendors or require specific infrastructure integration. Interested parties who disagree with the sole source award may submit protests, with initial notices of intent due within five business days of posting and full protests required within fifteen days to the Chief Procurement Officer at the Materials Management Office. While no explicit budget range is specified, the contract's potential five-year duration suggests a significant investment in cellular detection technology for correctional security.
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