iVe Toolkit and training for the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is issuing a notice of intent to enter into a single source purchase contract with Berla Corporation for the iVe Toolkit and associated services, maintenance, support plans, and training for the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The FLHSMV seeks to purchase three iVe Toolkits and provide training for four staff members. The iVe Toolkit is a collection of tools that supports investigators throughout the entire vehicle forensics process, including a mobile application for identifying vehicles, a hardware kit for acquiring systems, and forensic software for analyzing data. The FLHSMV has determined that Berla Corporation, the creator of the iVe Toolkit, is the sole vendor capable of providing the required goods and services, which are necessary and unique for the intended investigative purposes of the FHP. The posting period for this notice is from April 7, 2022 to April 28, 2022, and the estimated dollar amount for this single source purchase is up to $46,500.

This contract opportunity is not designated as a set-aside for any specific type of organization. The posting does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no mention of any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The notice indicates that Berla Corporation, located in Annapolis, Maryland, is the sole source for the iVe Toolkit and associated services, and the contract award value is up to $46,500.