Opportunity
Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM058021
Charles County Public Schools seeks portable weapons detection equipment and related services
Posted
July 17, 2026
Identifier
BPM058021
NAICS
334290, 541690, 423490
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking information from vendors for portable, non-AI walk-through weapons detection systems and related services to enhance security across its 44 schools and centers. - Government Buyer: - Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) - Products/Services Requested: - Portable walk-through weapons detection systems (non-AI technology) - Secondary screening equipment - Implementation services for deployment across multiple sites - Software to operate detection systems - Training for staff - Maintenance and warranty services - Ongoing support services - Notable Requirements: - Solution must not use AI technology - Equipment must be commercially available and already deployed in K-12, higher education, government, or similar public venues - Scalability to support daily operations, special events, and emergency deployments - May require product demonstrations and operational testing - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice; the RFI is open to all qualified providers
Description
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified offerors capable of providing non-AI technology portable walk-through weapons detection systems and associated secondary screening equipment. The procurement includes purchase, implementation, software, training, maintenance, warranty services, and related support. The solution must be commercially available and currently deployed in K-12 schools, higher education institutions, government facilities, or similar high-occupancy public venues. The RFI aims to evaluate vendor qualifications, conduct product demonstrations and operational testing, and potentially request pricing for award consideration.