B-47008-IBIS services plan SSJF part II signed by CPO.pdf

The document is a Sole Source Justification Form from the Illinois State Police, specifically the Forensic Sciences Command, requesting a service plan for the Integrated Ballistic Identification System (IBIS) from Leadsonline (formerly Forensic Technology). The procurement involves the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the Department of Justice's (DOJ) National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN), with the service plan aimed at maintaining security and access updates for the IBIS equipment.

The contract is for an IBIS service plan valued at $863,754, with a term from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030. The service is critical for forensic laboratories to access the national ballistic imaging database, enabling comparison of fired cartridge cases and bullet evidence across criminal investigations. The five-year contract offers a 13% discount, with Leadsonline being the sole provider due to proprietary technology and exclusive access to necessary network and security updates. Without this service, forensic laboratories would be unable to use IBIS equipment to access NIBIN, potentially hindering criminal investigations involving firearms.