UASI_2024_(R1182)_Constellation_City_and_State_Sole_Source_ready_for_Purchasing.pdf

This is a sole source procurement document for the City of Tampa Police Department and the State of Florida seeking Constellation for Safety & Security licenses, support, training, and maintenance services under UASI 2024 grant funding (R1182). The procurement targets a bundled suite of Constellation Safety and Security applications that includes licenses, support services, training, and maintenance to support the Tampa Urban Area's risk management program focused on critical infrastructure assessments and intelligence sharing. The Constellation platform functions as the critical infrastructure and soft target cataloging system for Region 4 as designated by the Urban Area Working Group (UAWG) and is essential for emergency response capabilities and security enhancement. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with a posting date of April 20, 2026, and a response due date of April 28, 2026. No bidder's conferences, site visits, or specific award dates are documented in the available procurement materials.

The sole source justification is based on the proprietary and trademarked nature of the Constellation software, which is exclusively licensed by Secure Passage (formerly Digital Sandbox) with no reseller licensing options, making it the only capable provider of the required integrated platform. The City of Tampa Police Department has utilized the Constellation platform since 2003 under the Digital Sandbox brand, establishing operational continuity and technical compatibility that support the sole source designation. Prospective vendors must be authorized manufacturer distributors or dealers of Constellation capable of providing warranty service, maintenance, system modifications, and repairs. The system stores confidential information essential to emergency response and security enhancement related to potential terrorist acts, requiring continuity with existing platform infrastructure. The consolidated subscription model approach eliminates the need for separate vendor management and integration efforts while maintaining unified platform operations. Funding is allocated through UASI 2024 grant resources; however, no specific pricing information, budget ranges, or award values are detailed in the available procurement documents. No set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or incumbent vendor restrictions are specified.