Intent to Sole Source - FY26

The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, through the Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, intends to procure disposable inserts for the Aladdin Rethermalization System used at the Coastal Regional Center in Summerville, SC. These inserts must be precisely manufactured to fit the existing food trays in terms of length, width, and height to ensure the system's proper operation. The current supplier for these inserts is Aladdin Temp Rite, located in Hendersonville, TN. The contract is expected to be valued between $50,000 and $150,000, and the procurement process is designated as a sole source, indicating that the inserts are likely specialized or proprietary to the current provider. The solicitation, titled "Intent to Sole Source - FY26," was posted on August 15, 2025, with a response deadline of August 22, 2025. The NAICS code associated with this procurement is 339999, which covers miscellaneous manufacturing. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is LaShawnda Scroggins, who can be reached via email or phone. This procurement aims to maintain the efficiency and safety of food reheating operations at the regional center by ensuring compatibility and quality of the disposable inserts.