Ohio Procurement Portal #SRC0000042266

ODRC Seeks Input on a Contraband Phone and Hotspot Interdiction System

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking vendor input on a system to detect and control contraband phones and hotspots in its institutions. - Government buyer: Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC), Operation Support Center. - Opportunity: Request for Information (RFI) about a comprehensive Contraband Interdiction System (CIS); this is information gathering, not a request for priced offers. - System requested: A CIS to continuously detect, block, and locate contraband phones and hotspots. No OEM, vendor, model, part number, or quantity is specified. - Key capabilities and requirements: - Block communications across all devices, selected access points, or individual clients. - Precisely locate unauthorized devices. - Integrate with ODRC’s current and future IT architecture and allow configuration for institutional needs. - Meet applicable security and compliance requirements. - OEMs named in the notice: None. - Potential competing providers: Securus Technologies, CellBlox, Digital Cloak, and Tecore Networks.

Description

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is requesting information and recommendations from qualified vendors on implementing a comprehensive Contraband Interdiction System. The desired system would detect, block, and locate contraband phones and hotspots, support communication blocking at different levels, and precisely locate unauthorized devices. It must integrate with ODRC’s current and future IT architecture, support institutional configuration requirements, and meet applicable security and compliance obligations. This RFI is for information gathering only and may lead to a future competitive procurement.

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