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

This is a Sole Source Justification Form from the Illinois State Police (ISP) Forensic Sciences Command, referencing Bulletin Number B-47008. The document involves Leadsonline (formerly Forensic Technology), a vendor providing specialized forensic technology services. The form is specifically for procuring a service plan for the Integrated Ballistic Identification System (IBIS) equipment, with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the Department of Justice's (DOJ) National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) being key stakeholders.

The contract is for an IBIS service plan valued at $863,754, covering security and access updates to the national ballistic imaging database. The term contract runs from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030, with no potential renewals. The service is critical for forensic laboratories to compare fired evidence components across criminal cases, helping investigators link firearms to specific crimes. Leadsonline is the sole provider of this technology, which uses proprietary patents and meets specific DOJ security requirements. The five-year contract offers a 13% discount, with annual costs ranging from $196,727 for a one-year term to $172,750.80 for a five-year term. The funding will come from State Appropriate Funds, and the contract is deemed essential for generating investigative leads and solving gun violence cases.