Intent to Single Source for DTI Data Recovery Storage System

The Tampa Police Department is seeking to single source a data recovery solution for its Network Attached Storage system, originally installed in 2017, which became inaccessible due to a power outage during a data transfer attempt. The system’s manufacturer warranty has expired, and internal efforts to retrieve the stored data have been unsuccessful, necessitating specialized external recovery services. The solicitation, identified as 26-X-01563, was posted on July 30, 2026, with a response deadline of August 5, 2026, and is being managed by the agency under the State, Local, and Education (SLED) classification. Performance of the work is expected to take place in Tampa, Florida, where the NAS system is physically located and where the digital forensics unit operates. The primary point of contact is Kimberley Thompson, Office Support Specialist IV, reachable via phone or email, with Celeste Gibbons-Peoples, Certified Senior Procurement Analyst, listed as secondary contact for procurement-related inquiries. The procurement is being handled through the City of Tampa’s official procurement portal, and no set-aside or NAICS code has been specified for this solicitation.