B-47008-IBIS services plan SSJF SPO Signed.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification Form (SSJF) for the Illinois State Police (ISP) Forensic Sciences Command, specifically for an Integrated Ballistic Identification System (IBIS) service plan for security and access updates. The document details a contract with Leadsonline (formerly Forensic Technology) for a term from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030, with a total initial contract value of $863,754. The service plan is critical for maintaining access to the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN), which is housed on the Department of Justice's computer network and used for comparing ballistic evidence from crime scenes.

The contract is being pursued as a sole source procurement because no other ballistic identification technologies are compatible with NIBIN, and the IBIS Brasstrax and IBIS Matchpoint are the only systems that can compare cartridge cases from crime scenes. The vendor provided quotes for service levels ranging from 1 to 5 years, with the 5-year term offering the best discount of 13%. The funding will come from State Appropriate Funds, and the procurement is necessary to enable forensic laboratories to generate investigative leads in firearms-related crimes. Without this service plan, laboratories would be unable to access the national ballistic imaging database, potentially hindering criminal investigations involving firearms.