Trace First, Inc.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is pursuing a single-source procurement with Trace First, Inc. for an online database information retrieval service, specifically the CoreOne software system and CVI Central web-based application. The procurement is intended for the Division of Animal Industry and will support recording and managing animal health data, processing Certificates of Veterinary Inspection, and supporting the office of Florida's State Veterinarian. The procurement is statutorily mandated and follows a fifteen business day advertisement process, with prospective vendors able to provide alternative information until May 20, 2025. The systems are uniquely designed to collect and transmit data using proprietary encryption keys owned exclusively by Trace First Limited, with the software enabling critical compliance with Florida Statute 570.36. Evaluation will be conducted by the department to determine if alternative vendors can provide comparable services, with the potential for a one-year contract term.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational response. Trace First, Inc., a subsidiary of Trace First Limited from Northern Ireland, is currently the sole authorized vendor for these specialized systems. The contract has an estimated total value up to $100,000.00, with an approximate contract amount of $41,935.00 for the first year. The existing technology requires integration with the Division of Animal Industry's current infrastructure, specifically focusing on animal health data management and veterinary inspection processes. No incumbent vendors are mentioned beyond Trace First, Inc., and the procurement is limited to this specific software system with its unique data encryption and transmission capabilities. The procurement follows standard Florida procurement regulations for single-source acquisitions and will be posted on the Vendor Information Portal pursuant to Section 120.57(3) of Florida Statutes.