Notice of Intent to Sole Source Digital Forensic Unit for Online Sting Operations

The City of Port St. Lucie’s Police Department intends to acquire a Digital Forensic Unit specifically designed for conducting online sting operations. This procurement is not a competitive bidding process but rather a sole source purchase authorized under Florida Statute 287.057(3)(c), which allows the city to negotiate directly with a single vendor. The purpose of this notice is to determine if a competitive procurement process is necessary, with responses from potential vendors serving solely as a basis for this assessment rather than as formal proposals or bids. The contract value is estimated to range between $50,000 and $200,000, and the procurement is associated with the NAICS code 541320, which pertains to computer systems design services. The solicitation was posted on October 20, 2025, with a response deadline of October 29, 2025. Interested parties can contact Alaina Knofla via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden] for further information. The project is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to enhance its online investigative capabilities, and the procurement process is managed through the city’s designated procurement portal. This initiative underscores the city’s focus on leveraging advanced digital forensic tools to support law enforcement operations within the state of Florida.