Intent to Single Source for IBIS Brasstrax Acquisition Safeguard Warranty and Protection Plan (2025-2026)

The Tampa Police Department is seeking to single-source a procurement for an IBIS Brasstrax Acquisition Safeguard Warranty and Protection Plan for the 2025-2026 period, with solicitation number 25-X-01109. The procurement specifically targets standardizing an IBIS Brasstrax Acquisition machine that is already in the department's inventory. The primary objective is to secure warranty, maintenance, and protection services for this specialized forensic equipment, with the sole authorized provider being Leads Online (previously Forensic Technology Inc.). Potential vendors must be authorized manufacturer's distributors or dealers capable of providing comprehensive quotes, warranty services, maintenance, and repair for the proprietary system. The procurement is uniquely focused on ensuring compatibility with the ATF's NIBIN (National Integrated Ballistic Information Network) program. The solicitation was posted on April 17, 2025, with a response deadline of April 22, 2025, requiring vendors to confirm their ability to provide the requested goods and services and upload documentation proving their authorization to sell the product.

The contract opportunity appears to be unrestricted in terms of set-aside designations, with no specific mentions of preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. Leads Online is positioned as the incumbent and sole-source provider for this specialized forensic technology, given its proprietary nature and exclusive compatibility with ATF standards. The procurement is limited to Hillsborough County, specifically serving the Tampa Police Department's forensic technology needs. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated in the documentation, the procurement is for a warranty and protection plan covering the 2025-2026 period. The existing infrastructure involves the current IBIS Brasstrax Acquisition machine already in the department's inventory, with the procurement focused on maintaining and protecting this critical forensic equipment. The solicitation emphasizes the unique technological requirements, suggesting a highly specialized procurement with limited competitive options due to the proprietary nature of the system.