Intergrated Tablets & Software Services

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Training Academy issued a Request for Information (RFI) on May 18, 2015, seeking comprehensive Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions involving integrated tablet devices for advanced learning in residential, educational, and training environments. The procurement targets an initial requirement of 150-200 tablets for approximately 130 students and 20 instructors, with key deliverables including mobile tablet devices, secure device charging and tracking, wireless internet access, and robust SaaS capabilities. Specific technical requirements encompass digital content storage and distribution, virtual instructor-led online classrooms, student testing and evaluation, and real-time audience response systems. The RFI seeks detailed vendor information about technical specifications, service support, device capabilities, internet services, content security, equipment replacement processes, staff training, and potential integration with the Commonwealth's SAP system. Critical procurement dates include a response deadline of June 3, 2015, at 2:01 PM, with potential vendor demonstrations scheduled during the third week of June 2015.

The solicitation does not explicitly define set-aside designations or restrict respondent types, and no incumbent vendors are identified. The procurement covers Cumberland County, Lancaster County, and McConnellsburg Borough, with the Department of Corrections indicating no predetermined funding allocation for the project. While the RFI notes that responses may potentially be funded through general funds or grant resources, no specific budget range is established. All submissions are subject to Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law, and vendors are advised that confidential or proprietary information will be returned and not considered part of the RFEI response. The department emphasizes that this RFI is strictly for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a formal procurement solicitation. Vendors are expected to provide comprehensive information about their technical capabilities, references, and relevant websites to help the department evaluate potential integrated tablet and software service solutions.