Confidential Software Purchase

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is pursuing a single-source procurement for confidential investigative software from Gladiator Forensics, LLC, specifically for the Cyber division within Investigations and Forensic Science. This is a statutorily mandated fifteen business day advertisement for an intended procurement, with the purchase posted on September 9, 2025, and the final day for receipt of information set for September 30, 2025. The software is categorized under UNSPSC code 43232309 for information retrieval or search software, with a critical objective of supporting criminal justice agencies in preventing, investigating, and solving crimes while protecting Florida's citizens. The procurement is uniquely structured as a one-year term acquisition, with Gladiator Forensics being the exclusive manufacturer, distributor, and trainer for this specialized platform. No evaluation criteria are explicitly stated, as this is a single-source procurement based on the vendor's exclusive capabilities and authorization to produce, distribute, and provide training services for this specific hardware and software solution.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Gladiator Forensics, LLC is positioned as the sole vendor capable of providing this software, with no indication of alternative vendors or competitive bidding options. The estimated dollar amount for this single-source acquisition is $40,000.00, representing the budget range for the one-year term. The procurement is limited to Leon County and is specifically for the FDLE's Cyber division. No existing infrastructure integration requirements are mentioned beyond the software's compatibility with the agency's current technological environment. The justification for the single-source procurement emphasizes that no other vendor is authorized to produce, distribute, or provide training services for this platform, and no comparable product exists with similar investigative capabilities.