The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has issued an Invitation for Bid (Solicitation Number 5400028723) for a comprehensive Livescan System to be delivered to the Clarendon County Sheriff's Office. The procurement seeks a sophisticated biometric data capture system that must meet stringent technical specifications, including full FBI certification and capabilities for capturing multiple biometric data types such as palm prints, fingerprints, mugshots, iris scans, and tattoo imaging. The system is required to seamlessly integrate with existing justice management systems and comply with AFIS/NGI and ANSI/NIST standards. Vendors must provide complete installation, comprehensive training, and warranty services, including a minimum one-year on-site hardware warranty and 24/7/365 IT support. The solicitation requires electronic submission through the state's procurement website, with offers due by September 26, 2025, at 3:00 PM, and mandates a 60-day delivery timeline after order receipt. Technical requirements include automatic sequencing, duplicate checking, image review and editing functionalities, and hard-copy confirmation printing capabilities. The procurement includes potential vendor preferences for Resident Vendors and End-Product Preferences favoring South Carolina and US-manufactured products. Prospective bidders must submit detailed technical literature, demonstrate system capabilities, and comply with state registration and tax reporting requirements. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the solicitation suggests a competitive bidding environment that may favor local and domestic vendors. The system is intended for the Clarendon County Sheriff's Office, located at 217 Commerce Street, Manning, SC 29102, indicating a localized procurement focused on enhancing law enforcement technological capabilities. Although a precise budget range is not specified in the provided documentation, the comprehensive technical requirements suggest a significant investment in advanced biometric technology. Vendors will need to provide a robust, fully integrated Livescan System that meets strict technological and operational standards for law enforcement data collection and management.
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Invitation for Bid.pdf | 922KB | 9/23/25 |