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FCI McDowell Cameras
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This contract entails the replacement and upgrade of surveillance camera systems at FCI McDowell due to the current infrastructure being outdated, unreliable, and failing to meet security standards. Specifically, sixteen cameras across the compound, two perimeter-road camera posts, and multiple recreation yard cameras will be upgraded to enhance resolution, reliability, and video retention quality to ensure staff safety, inmate accountability, and overall institutional security. The existing system, installed over ten years ago, has shown frequent outages, poor nighttime visibility, limited compound coverage, and inadequate footage quality, resulting in increased maintenance costs and diminished operational effectiveness. The proposal includes the procurement of advanced Cisco equipment such as Catalyst IE3300 switches, power supplies, software licenses, and rugged SFP modules designed to support the upgraded digital video surveillance system. This modernization effort aligns with the Bureau of Prisons’ security guidelines and digital surveillance standards, improving situational awareness and incident review capabilities. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 3343 and is administered by the Department of Justice at the FCI McDowell facility in Welch, West Virginia, with a response deadline in early May 2026. Key contacts are provided for communication and coordination related to the procurement.
General Info
Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
Welch, WV, 24801, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
INTRODUCTION:
This memorandum provides justification and technical specifications for replacing sixteen (16) cameras on the compound, two (2) perimeter‑road camera posts, and multiple cameras in the recreation yard at FCI McDowell. The existing camera infrastructure has reached end‑of‑life, exhibited degraded performance, and no longer met Bureau of Prisons (BOP) security standards for resolution, reliability, or evidentiary-quality video retention.
Upgrading these systems is essential to maintaining staff safety, inmate accountability, and the secure operation of the institution.
BACKGROUND:
The current camera system at FCI McDowell was installed more than a decade ago and has undergone only limited incremental upgrades. Over the past 24 months, Facilities and SIS have documented:
Frequent camera outages due to failing switches and power components
Poor nighttime visibility and insufficient resolution for identification
Limited coverage on the compound walkways and blind-spot areas
Inadequate perimeter‑road visibility, especially during low‑light or inclement weather
Rec yard cameras unable to provide clear footage for incident review
Increasing maintenance costs and lack of replacement parts due to discontinued models
These deficiencies directly impact the institution’s ability to investigate incidents, deter misconduct, and maintain situational awareness. Modernizing the system ensures compliance with BOP Program Statement requirements for digital video surveillance and aligns with current correctional‑security best practices.
QUOTED APPROVED CISCO EQUIPMENT:
1. IE-3300-8U2X-A / CLIN / CLN-000642505
Catalyst IE3300 w/ 8 GE Copper (4PPoE) & 2 10G SFP, Mod, NA
2. CON-L1NBD-IEA32008 / CLIN / CLN-000642506
CX LEVEL 1 8X5XNBD Catalyst IE3300 w 8
3. PWR-IE480W-PCAC-L / CLIN / CLN-000642507
480W AC Power Supply (Lite)
4. IE3300-NW-A / CLIN / CLN-000642508
Cisco Network Advantage license for IE3300 Series
Cisco Systems, Inc.
5. DIGITAL-DL-CODE / CLIN / CLN-000642509
Digital Download Code for Software License
Cisco Systems, Inc.
6. IOT-OTHER / CLIN / CLN-000642510
Not related to an IoT Solution; For tracking only.
7. NO-IOT-SOLUTION / CLIN / CLN-000642511
Not related to an IoT Solution; For tracking only.
8. IE3300X_SW / CLIN / CLN-000642512
Software for Catalyst IE3300 10G Rugged series
9. IE3300-DNA-A / CLIN / CLN-000642513
Cisco Catalyst Center Advantage license for IE3300
Series
10. CON-L1SWT-IE3300DD / CLIN / CLN-000642514
CX LEVEL 1 SW SUBCisco DNA Advantage license for
IE3300 S
11. IE3300-DNA-A-5Y / CLIN / CLN-000642515
IE 3300 Catalyst Center Advantage 5 Year Term license
12. SD-IE-16GB / CLIN /CLN-000642516
IE 16GB SD Memory Card for IE
13. GLC-LX-SM-RGD= / CLIN / CLN-000642517
1000Mbps Single Mode Rugged SFP
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