DFS-IBIS service plan-SOLE SOURCE-ah

The Illinois State Police Forensic Sciences Command awarded a sole source contract to LeadsOnline LLC (formerly Forensic Technology) for an Integrated Ballistic Identification System (IBIS) service plan. The contract, valued at $863,754, covers a five-year period from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2030. The primary service involves providing security and access updates for IBIS equipment, which enables forensic laboratories to access the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) managed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the Department of Justice (DOJ).

The contract encompasses comprehensive technological services for specialized ballistic identification systems, including IBIS BRASSTRAX, IBIS BULLETTRAX, IBIS MATCHPOINT, IBIS Data Concentrator, IBIS Correlation Engine, and Quantum 3D Microscope (Q3M). LeadsOnline is the exclusive provider due to proprietary technology protected by patents and compliance with DOJ security standards. The service is critical for law enforcement agencies, as it allows forensic laboratories to compare fired cartridge cases and bullet evidence across criminal investigations, potentially generating investigative leads and supporting efforts to solve gun violence cases.