DFS-Foray digital management system-Sole Source-ah

This is a sole source procurement by the Illinois State Police Forensic Sciences Command for a digital asset management system from Foray, LLC. The state requires a secure, regularly backed up, and archivable system that is interoperable with their existing Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS), and image processing software. Foray has been providing this service for over 15 years, and integrating with a new vendor would require significant time and cost to redesign LIMS functionality, resulting in lost productivity. The proposed contract represents a 2.7% price increase from the previous Foray contract, which is within the rate of inflation, and the pricing is considered fair and reasonable given the specific requirements and features provided. The contract will serve as a "bridge" until the Illinois State Police can transition the digital asset management functionality into their LIMS system, which is currently in development.

This is a sole source procurement, so there are no set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Foray is the incumbent vendor, and the procurement is focused on maintaining integration with their existing systems. The total value of the contract is not provided, but the pricing is described as fair and reasonable given the specific requirements. The state has scheduled a hearing to allow public comments on the sole source award, which will be canceled if no interested parties submit written comments or request a public hearing by August 18, 2023.