Log 92710 Justification for SSF 2.pdf

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JSO-ISM-IDEMIA LIVESCAN DESKTOP (92710)
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18162-26
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This is a justification document for a sole source procurement by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) in Florida for the purchase of an IDEMIA LiveScan desktop system to replace the agency's current fingerprint scanning equipment. The document supports JSO's request to procure this specific system rather than pursue competitive bidding, outlining the technical and operational rationale for the single-source acquisition.

The justification emphasizes that the IDEMIA LiveScan system is necessary to maintain compatibility with existing criminal justice infrastructure and fingerprint databases that JSO currently relies upon for booking, identification, and law enforcement operations. The document details how switching to an alternative vendor's system would require significant software integration, retraining of personnel, and potential disruption to critical daily operations. JSO determined that the IDEMIA system represents the most cost-effective and operationally efficient solution given the agency's existing technology environment and the absence of comparable alternative systems that would provide equivalent functionality without substantial implementation costs and operational risks.

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FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT, PROCUREMENT DIVISION

Justification for Single Source, effective 01/2024 Page 1

5. Summary of Market Research

[Provide a description of the market research performed, how it was performed, by whom, and market research results. Please spell out acronyms.]

[ Nancy Fraser, in the ATS Unit has confirmed that Idemia does not have any other authorized supplier to provide an Idemia LiveScan station and software. ]

6. Conflict of Interest (Must Check)

√ By checking this box, I affirm that there are no actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest with the entity in which I am requesting a single source award. Conflict of Interest shall be interpreted consistent with

Chapter 112, Florida Statutes.

7. Other Documentation (Check and attach all that apply)

√ Supplier Quote

☐ Single Source Memo signed by Director

√ Other [Idemia Sole Source Letter ]

SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FORM (SSJF)

Pursuant to the City of Jacksonville Procurement Code 126.306(a) (8) & The Procurement Operating Manual, when requesting to purchase from a Supplier subject to the referenced sections, this form is to be completed and must be submitted to the Procurement Division with applicable attachments via 1Cloud Smart Form Requisition.

1. Requesting Agency: Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO)

2. Nature and/or description of the requirement being requested.

Identify each item, component or service being procured. (Attach quote/proposal):

Why does the city need these particular goods or services?

Purchase LiveScan Desktop systems for Civilian / Applicant fingerprinting for use in the JSO Headquarters. These systems will replace the current systems in use that are problematic and are too old for warranty or hardware support.

3. Provide a detailed justification as to why the requested goods/services can only be efficiently and effectively procured through the recommended

Single Source Supplier:

These fingerprint systems initiate fingerprint based back ground checks for the public and are used for employment, volunteers, conceiled These systems are provided and maintained by Idemia. The devices use proprietary software that incorporates specific encoding algorithms and search routines developed and patented by Idemia. Idemia does not have other sales channels, partners or resellers.

4. Date of Request 8/10/2026

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