Ballistics IQ System Software

The procurement outlined is a sole source solicitation (S25-0431) issued by the Orlando Police Department for the purchase of the Ballistics IQ System Software, a proprietary ballistic imaging and intelligence solution developed exclusively by Evidence IQ. This system is designed to automate the imaging, analysis, and linking of fired cartridge cases (FCCs) to aid law enforcement in investigating violent gun crimes. Key features include rapid scanning capabilities, automated ballistic triage, proprietary algorithms for grouping cartridge cases by firearm, integration of comprehensive metadata, and an open API for interoperability with investigative platforms. The hardware component supports both single and multi-scanner configurations, enabling up to 20 cartridges to be processed simultaneously. Deliverables consist primarily of electronic Crime Scene Analysis reports, which are reviewed and validated by a Quality Assurance Team of senior Firearms and Toolmark Examiners to ensure investigative accuracy. Evidence IQ holds exclusive ownership and patents covering the system's software, hardware, and related intellectual property, which justifies the sole source procurement. The solicitation invites potential competitors to submit qualifications or capabilities by May 28, 2025, though no other suppliers have been identified as able to provide equivalent technology. The procurement includes no detailed pricing structures or contract clauses typical of federal acquisitions, and no formal evaluation factors since the award is predicated solely on exclusivity. All activities related to delivery, installation, and acceptance are to be performed in Florida, primarily supporting the Orlando Police Department. The procurement process emphasizes vendor exclusivity, integration capabilities, expert quality assurance, and provision for rapid forensic analysis to strengthen local law enforcement efforts in solving firearm-related crimes.