Idaho State Police Forensic Services - Cortexflo.pdf
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- SSA - Cortexflow digital camera system
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- Ada County, Idaho
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This is a sole source justification letter from Fernico Inc. to the Idaho Department of Administration, Division of Purchasing, supporting a sole source procurement authorization for Idaho State Police to acquire the Cortexflo digital camera system. The Cortexflo system is a forensic imaging platform specifically designed for documentation of medical examinations of victims of sexual and physical abuse, utilized by SANE nurses, pediatricians, and medical staff in hospitals and child advocacy centers. Fernico asserts it is the sole source provider of this specialized system in the United States. The procurement is being conducted under Idaho Code section 67-9221, with a challenge period closing five business days after August 25, 2026. No specific contract term, renewal options, or site visits are referenced in the justification.
The justification emphasizes Cortexflo's unique technical capabilities, including voice-controlled camera operation, large touch screen display for immediate photo review, fully automated photo and video management with password-protected encrypted DVD output, annotation tools for peer review, and chain of evidence compliance through AES 256-bit encryption, MD5 and SHA1 hashing, and structured workflow processes. The letter indicates that all sales and support are managed directly by Fernico due to the sensitive nature of work undertaken by healthcare and advocacy organizations using the system. No pricing information, contract amount, funding sources, or other financial terms are disclosed in this justification document. Any interested vendor may challenge this sole source determination by submitting timely notice to purchasing@adm.idaho.gov.
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1910 Abbott Street, Suite 201 ● Charlotte, NC 28203 ● 1-888-748-1826 www.fernico.com
Idaho State Police Forensic Services 700 S. Stratford Dr Meridian, ID 83642
August 19, 2026
Ref: Sole Source Justification
Fernico Inc., a Charlotte, North Carolina based company, is the sole source in the USA for Cortexflo.
Cortexflo is a forensic camera system specifically designed for the photo documentation of victims of sexual and physical abuse.
The system is currently being used in both hospitals and child advocacy centers to document the medical examinations of their patients.
The Cortexflo system has been developed by Fernico to meet the needs of SANE Nurses, Pediatricians and other medical staff working in the physical and sexual abuse field. Fernico has worked closely with these users to ensure the product meets their specific needs.
There are a number of unique features in Cortexflo which are not available in other potential solutions:
• Voice Control – Full control of camera focusing, picture taking and video recording can be achieved entirely through voice control.
• Large Touch Screen Display – The software is designed to function on a touch screen, captured photos can be enlarged and reviewed immediately after they are taken.
• Fully Automated Photo Management – Photo’s and Video’s captured can automatically be written to a password protected, encrypted DVD, with the user only needing to tap two buttons on the touch screen.
• Annotation for Peer Review – Users can annotate their photographs with arrows, boxes, text and clock diagrams to help identify injuries or areas of concern.
• Chain of Evidence Compliant – By utilizing secure AES 256-bit encryption, MD5 and SHA1 hashing and a structured user workflow process, Cortexflo is able to produce photographic evidence that will be credible in a court of law.
Due to the sensitive nature of the work undertaken by the hospitals, rape crisis centers and child advocacy centers using the Cortexflo system, all sales and support are managed directly by Fernico Inc.
Please get in touch with us if you have any questions or if you require additional information.
Sincerely, Jessica Trammel
Jessica Trammel Sales Manager
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