Crime Lab Breath Alcohol LIMS

The Texas Department of Public Safety’s Crime Lab Division is seeking information on potential software solutions to enhance the existing Computer Online Breath Archive (COBRA) Lab Information Management System currently managed by CMI, Inc. The goal is to improve reporting and record management capabilities to streamline internal workflows, with a strong emphasis on centralizing data and increasing operational efficiency. Any proposed system must be capable of integrating seamlessly with the department’s current databases without disrupting existing operations and must support the specific needs of the breath alcohol program. This initiative is strictly for market research and does not commit the agency to any procurement or funding. Responses to this Request for Information are due by August 31, 2026, and should be submitted through the official Texas SmartBuy portal. The solicitation is open to all interested vendors regardless of size or set-aside status, and no federal contract awards will result from this effort. Primary contact for inquiries is Lori Melcher of the Texas Department of Public Safety, reachable via phone or email. The place of performance is in Texas, and all solutions under consideration must align with state operational requirements and infrastructure standards.