IBIS® BRASSTRAX™ Acquisition Station and IBIS® MATCHPOINT™ Analysis Station

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is conducting a single-source procurement for one (1) IBIS BRASSTRAX Acquisition Station and one (1) IBIS MATCHPOINT Analysis Station. These specialized forensic chemical workstations are used for the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN) system, which is a critical component of FDLE's crime-solving and prevention efforts. The intended sole source provider is Ultra Electronics Forensic Technology Inc., as they are the sole manufacturer and distributor of these products which are compatible with the NIBIN system. The estimated dollar amount for this procurement is $200,000, and the deadline for prospective vendors to provide information regarding their ability to supply the requested products is May 5, 2022. The justification for the single-source procurement is that the IBIS BRASSTRAX and IBIS MATCHPOINT systems are the only products compatible with the NIBIN network, which is the only interstate automated ballistic imaging network in operation in the United States. No other ballistic identification technologies are compatible with NIBIN.

This procurement is not open to competitive bidding, as it is a statutorily mandated single-source acquisition. The current incumbent vendor is Ultra Electronics Forensic Technology Inc., and the procurement does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The contract value is estimated at $200,000, which represents the budget range for this procurement.