INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE-VERENSICS
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is pursuing a sole source procurement for Verensics, a specialized pre-employment screening platform designed specifically for the corrections industry. The platform offers an advanced assessment tool that evaluates candidate reliability, honesty, and integrity beyond standard background screening methods. Key features include algorithmic evaluation of cursor movement, response consistency, and response timing, with dynamic questionnaires that adapt...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections has issued a sole source procurement notice (Solicitation Number 5400020051) for Verensics, a specialized pre-employment screening platform designed specifically for the corrections industry. This procurement seeks to acquire a cloud-based assessment tool that evaluates candidate reliability, honesty, and integrity through advanced algorithmic techniques, including analysis of cursor movement, response consistency, and response timing. The platform...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is pursuing a sole source procurement for Verensics, a specialized pre-employment screening platform designed specifically for the corrections industry. The platform provides a comprehensive candidate assessment tool that evaluates potential employees' reliability, honesty, and integrity through advanced screening methodologies. Key evaluation categories include assessing gang affiliations, potential for abuse of authority, excessive use of force...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is issuing an Intent to Sole Source procurement for VANT4GE licenses and related services through solicitation 5400025279. The procurement focuses on acquiring the STRONG-R Validated Risk Needs Assessment system, which includes proprietary assessments such as risk-needs screeners, individual reports, case planning and management capabilities, and program management functions. The system will be configured for a minimum of 700 users and requires...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is pursuing a sole source procurement for LifeTraq Inc's behavioral technology software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform targeting the criminal justice system and community partners. The procurement covers a comprehensive software platform featuring data analytics applications for population and operational improvements, including a rapid response management system that provides historical and real-time actionable threat data. Key deliverables include...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is pursuing a sole source procurement for PenLink, a sophisticated communication data analysis platform designed for law enforcement purposes. The solicitation, numbered 5400025400, was issued on May 22, 2022, with a response deadline of June 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. The initial contract term will run from June 5, 2023, to June 4, 2024, with four automatic one-year renewal options, potentially extending the contract through June 4, 2028. PenLink will...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is issuing an Intent to Award Sole Source contract to Thomas Reuters (West Publishing Corporation) for CLEAR (Consolidated Lead Evaluation and Reporting) investigative services. The procurement involves a web-based investigative platform designed specifically for the Inspector General's Office, providing comprehensive access to billions of public and proprietary data records. Key system features include license plate recognition data, real-time...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is pursuing a sole source procurement for the MSAB Mobile Forensic Ecosystem, a comprehensive mobile forensic technology solution. The solicitation, numbered 5400020650 and issued on December 2, 2020, seeks to award a contract to MSAB, Incorporated as the exclusive distributor of this proprietary system. The ecosystem comprises three integrated platforms: XRY for device extraction and decoding, XAMN for analysis, and XEC for management, which...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is pursuing a sole source procurement for Comprehensive Data Solutions for Law Enforcement from Whooster, specifically targeting investigative software capabilities. The solicitation, issued on August 20, 2020, seeks a software platform that enables law enforcement to identify and locate persons, detect patterns, and create real-time intelligence by filtering billions of records. Key deliverables include web-based solutions, batch processing...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is issuing a sole source procurement for the Appriss SAVIN (Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification System), which is currently deployed across 44 county detention centers, one prison camp, two city jails, and multiple state justice agencies. The system provides automated notifications to crime victims regarding offender custody status, court events, protective orders, and probation/parole updates through multiple communication...
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is pursuing a sole source procurement for Verensics, a specialized pre-employment screening platform designed specifically for the corrections industry. The platform provides comprehensive candidate assessment tools that evaluate reliability, honesty, and integrity through advanced algorithmic techniques. Key features include dynamic questionnaires that adapt based on candidate performance, evaluations of cursor movement and response consistency, and assessments of specific risk categories relevant to corrections professionals, such as gang affiliation, potential abuse of authority, and inappropriate relationships. The intent to sole source this technology was posted on November 18, 2025, with responses due by June 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. The initial contract term will span one year from June 5, 2023, to June 4, 2024, with potential automatic renewals for four additional one-year terms, creating a potential total contract period of five years through June 4, 2028. Vendors interested in responding must obtain a South Carolina vendor number and provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating authorization to perform all contract requirements. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly outlined in the procurement documents. The platform is a cloud-based solution that can immediately identify potential risks such as admissions of criminal activity, tolerance of misconduct, and attempts at deception that traditional background screening methods might miss. While specific pricing terms were not disclosed, the procurement appears focused on acquiring a sophisticated screening technology tailored to the unique needs of correctional institutions. Potential vendors must be prepared to demonstrate their platform's capability to customize assessments for organizational-specific risks and provide robust candidate evaluation mechanisms. Protests regarding the intended sole source award must be submitted within five business days of posting, with formal protests required within fifteen days. The technology represents a significant investment in pre-employment screening technology for the South Carolina Department of Corrections, aimed at enhancing candidate selection processes and mitigating potential organizational risks.
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Verensics-SS.docx | 38KB | Document | 11/18/25 |