NLETS ASSD 2 6-19-25_002215.pdf

This document is a Direct Award Posting from the West Virginia State Police for a subscription to the National Law Enforcement Telecom System (NLETS), a non-profit corporation owned by fifty states and government entities. The contract covers a one-year term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, with a total cost of $90,924.36. The subscription enables law enforcement agencies across 50 states and other territories to share law enforcement, criminal justice, and public safety information. The direct award is justified because NLETS is the only provider of this specific capability in the U.S., and an internet search revealed no alternative vendors.

The pricing is structured with a monthly user access fee of $7,577.03 and a quarterly fee of $22,731.09, totaling the annual amount of $90,924.36. The contract is being awarded directly without competitive bidding because competition is not available from any other source. NLETS operates like a utility, providing a critical information-sharing network for criminal justice agencies at state and federal levels. The vendor certification includes assurances that the bid is made without prior understanding, in fair competition, and without conflict of interest. The contract is contingent on funds being appropriated by the Legislature and can be terminated if funding is not available.