SLED Sole Source Contract for Band 70 Spectrum Hardware Upgrade

This contract is a sole‑source award by the South Carolina Department of Education for a hardware upgrade that will enable the department’s existing technology to communicate on the Federal Band 70 spectrum. The upgrade will provide equipment capable of identifying network information within that spectrum, addressing a current interoperability gap. The award is valued at $119,000 and is directed to Tactical Support Equipment (TSE), a specialized vendor in communications hardware. • Scope – supply and install hardware to integrate with Band 70 spectrum devices. • Value – $119,000 fixed‑price contract. • Procurement – sole‑source under South Carolina Code §11‑35‑1560, with justification available from the procurement manager.