FCI McDowell Cameras

INTRODUCTION:

This memorandum provides justification and technical specifications for replacing sixteen (16) cameras on the compound, two (2) perimeter‑road camera posts, and multiple cameras in the recreation yard at FCI McDowell. The existing camera infrastructure has reached end‑of‑life, exhibited degraded performance, and no longer met Bureau of Prisons (BOP) security standards for resolution, reliability, or evidentiary-quality video retention.

Upgrading these systems is essential to maintaining staff safety, inmate accountability, and the secure operation of the institution.

BACKGROUND:

The current camera system at FCI McDowell was installed more than a decade ago and has undergone only limited incremental upgrades. Over the past 24 months, Facilities and SIS have documented:

Frequent camera outages due to failing switches and power components

Poor nighttime visibility and insufficient resolution for identification

Limited coverage on the compound walkways and blind-spot areas

Inadequate perimeter‑road visibility, especially during low‑light or inclement weather

Rec yard cameras unable to provide clear footage for incident review

Increasing maintenance costs and lack of replacement parts due to discontinued models

These deficiencies directly impact the institution’s ability to investigate incidents, deter misconduct, and maintain situational awareness. Modernizing the system ensures compliance with BOP Program Statement requirements for digital video surveillance and aligns with current correctional‑security best practices.

QUOTED APPROVED CISCO EQUIPMENT:

1. IE-3300-8U2X-A / CLIN / CLN-000642505

Catalyst IE3300 w/ 8 GE Copper (4PPoE) & 2 10G SFP, Mod, NA

2. CON-L1NBD-IEA32008 / CLIN / CLN-000642506

CX LEVEL 1 8X5XNBD Catalyst IE3300 w 8

3. PWR-IE480W-PCAC-L / CLIN / CLN-000642507

480W AC Power Supply (Lite)

4. IE3300-NW-A / CLIN / CLN-000642508

Cisco Network Advantage license for IE3300 Series

Cisco Systems, Inc.

5. DIGITAL-DL-CODE / CLIN / CLN-000642509

Digital Download Code for Software License

Cisco Systems, Inc.

6. IOT-OTHER / CLIN / CLN-000642510

Not related to an IoT Solution; For tracking only.

7. NO-IOT-SOLUTION / CLIN / CLN-000642511

Not related to an IoT Solution; For tracking only.

8. IE3300X_SW / CLIN / CLN-000642512

Software for Catalyst IE3300 10G Rugged series

9. IE3300-DNA-A / CLIN / CLN-000642513

Cisco Catalyst Center Advantage license for IE3300

Series

10. CON-L1SWT-IE3300DD / CLIN / CLN-000642514

CX LEVEL 1 SW SUBCisco DNA Advantage license for

IE3300 S

11. IE3300-DNA-A-5Y / CLIN / CLN-000642515

IE 3300 Catalyst Center Advantage 5 Year Term license

12. SD-IE-16GB / CLIN /CLN-000642516

IE 16GB SD Memory Card for IE

13. GLC-LX-SM-RGD= / CLIN / CLN-000642517

1000Mbps Single Mode Rugged SFP