SOLE SOURCE- CHAINALYSIS

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) is pursuing a sole source procurement for Chainalysis, a digital investigative software suite service. The contract is specifically for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, with four potential one-year automatic renewal options that could extend the agreement through December 31, 2029. The procurement will cover comprehensive cryptocurrency analysis capabilities, criminal activity examination, professional training, data subscriptions, and related investigative services. The solicitation will be posted in the South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) for 5-10 business days, adhering to state code requirements. The procurement is uniquely justified by Chainalysis's strategic partnership with Cellebrite, another SCDC sole source supplier, which enables an integrated investigative solution specifically tailored to correctional investigation needs. The procurement officer for this opportunity is Myrtle K. deWerdt, who will oversee the solicitation process.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. The procurement appears to be a targeted sole source acquisition focused on specialized digital investigative technology rather than a competitive bid process. While no incumbent vendor information beyond Chainalysis is mentioned, the solicitation suggests integration with existing Cellebrite systems and infrastructure. Market research for this procurement was conducted through the Inspector General's Office in coordination with law enforcement and government intelligence divisions to determine forensic investigative requirements. No specific award value or budget range was disclosed in the available documents. The procurement represents a strategic technology acquisition for enhancing digital forensic and investigative capabilities within the South Carolina Department of Corrections, with a clear emphasis on cryptocurrency and criminal activity analysis technologies.