Sole Source Letter.pdf

This is a Sole Source Letter from the Colorado Department of Public Safety (DPS) documenting a sole source justification for the procurement of fingerprinting equipment under contract ACC SS 17-5. The letter establishes the rationale for bypassing competitive bidding and procuring directly from a single vendor. The procurement pertains to specialized fingerprinting equipment necessary for state law enforcement operations, with the sole source determination based on the unique technical requirements and compatibility needs of the existing fingerprint identification system. The letter references the specific equipment specifications and explains why alternative vendors cannot adequately meet the agency's operational requirements.

The sole source justification emphasizes the technical compatibility and integration requirements with the state's existing fingerprint database and identification infrastructure. The letter details the reasons why competitive procurement would be impractical or inefficient, citing vendor-specific capabilities and system interoperability as determining factors. Documentation supporting the sole source determination includes analysis of available alternatives and explanation of why the selected vendor is the only qualified source capable of meeting the state's specialized operational and technical needs for fingerprint equipment systems.