The state of Illinois is pursuing a sole source procurement for Bar Coded Evidence Analysis Statistics and Tracking Software and Hardware through the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM). The contract is intended to be awarded directly to Porter Lee Corporation, with the procurement mechanism being a sole source justification based on economic feasibility. While specific technical details are limited due to incomplete attachments, the procurement appears to focus on specialized evidence tracking and analysis software with associated hardware components. The solicitation includes a formal hearing process where interested parties can submit written comments or request a public hearing by Friday, October 3, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The procurement timeline indicates the opportunity was posted on September 23, 2025, with a response deadline of October 8, 2025. Potential respondents or interested parties are advised to contact the information contact provided in the original solicitation for comprehensive details about the procurement.
No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or detailed vendor restrictions were explicitly outlined in the available documentation. The solicitation appears to be a direct award to Porter Lee Corporation, suggesting limited competitive bidding opportunities. Given the sole source nature of the procurement, traditional small business or diversity enterprise participation requirements may not apply in this instance. The attachments referenced in the solicitation (Sole Source Hearing Details and SSJF B-48976 BEAST documents) were reportedly unreadable, preventing a comprehensive assessment of potential award values, budget ranges, or integration requirements. Potential vendors interested in understanding the full scope of the procurement are encouraged to directly contact the state procurement office for additional clarification about the Bar Coded Evidence Analysis Statistics and Tracking Software and Hardware acquisition.
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