Integrated Ballistic Identification System for MSP FSD

The State of Michigan, specifically the Michigan State Police (MSP), is seeking a vendor to provide an Integrated Ballistic Identification System (IBIS) through Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 250000001354. The procurement involves acquiring four NIBIN Cartridge Cases Acquisition Upgrade Packages and one NIBIN Cartridge Cases Acquisition, Analysis & Triage Package to be installed at MSP Forensic Laboratory locations in Bridgeport, Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Detroit. Each package includes specialized equipment such as BRASSTRAX Acquisition Stations, cartridge case kits, color printers, fingerprint readers, and for the Analysis & Triage Package, a MATCHPOINT Analysis Station and PAG800 Stereo Zoom Microscope. The system must connect to the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) through the Department of Justice's JUTNet network. The evaluation process will be based on a 100-point technical scoring system, with proposals needing to achieve at least 80 points to have their pricing evaluated. Key evaluation criteria include General Requirements and Staffing (35 points), Service Requirements and Delivery (20 points), Statement of Work sections (15 points), and Vendor Questions (30 points). The RFP was issued on February 12, 2025, with questions due by February 18, 2025, and proposals due by February 26, 2025, at 11:59 a.m. Eastern, with an anticipated contract start date of April 1, 2025.

The State encourages participation from qualified disabled veterans and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses and will consider total economic impact to Michigan in its award decision. The contract includes a requirement that at least 20% of subcontracted work (if over 20% is subcontracted) be awarded to Michigan-based Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (GDBE). The contract term is set to begin April 1, 2025, and expire on March 31, 2030, with the option for up to five additional one-year renewals. The contract extends to MiDEAL members, including local governments, school districts, universities, community colleges, and nonprofit hospitals, and may be extended to other states upon written agreement. Pricing must be comparable to or better than equivalent fees being offered to any other commercial or government customer. The contract includes service level agreements with penalties of $100 for the first five instances of non-compliance with delivery requirements and $500 for each subsequent occurrence within a calendar year. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple equipment packages with options for warranties and potential extensions to other governmental entities.