Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Rock Communications

The contract is a sole source acquisition under Solicitation Number 2026-ISS-004 issued by Richland County School District Two, part of the Support Services agency in South Carolina, aiming to procure radio communication services and equipment from Rock Communications, LLC for the district’s proprietary FleetTalk system. The estimated contract value is $350,000, covering ongoing monthly service, airtime, bench repairs, reprogramming, maintenance, repeater installations, and labor to sustain and expand the district’s radio network used by Transportation and Safety Departments. The procurement is justified solely on the proprietary nature of the FleetTalk system, which only Rock Communications can support without compromising compatibility, network integrity, or operational safety, eliminating feasible competitive alternatives. Performance is districtwide across South Carolina, with administrative oversight located in Columbia, SC, and no formal delivery or FOB terms specified due to the service-oriented nature of the work. The contract has no identified line-item pricing, CLINs, or detailed specifications, and no formal FAR clauses, packaging requirements, inspection criteria, or certification statements are included in the documentation. Evaluation factors are not structured or weighted, as competitive bidding is not applicable, and award is based entirely on the proprietary system exclusivity and the high risk of disruption from using a non-authorized provider. The submission window closed on August 17, 2026, with proposals required through the OpenGov portal, and protests must be directed to the Chief Procurement Officer. While the end date of the intent period references July 22, 2025, no formal start date or performance period is defined, and no payment office, invoicing method, accounting codes, or designated contracting officer’s representative are identified. The sole source justification serves as the primary contractual requirement, with no options, security clearances, or key personnel stipulations outlined.