Sole Source Notice - Fingerprint Capture and Enhancement System Core

The City of Port St. Lucie Police Department in Florida is soliciting proposals for the replacement of its outdated fingerprint imaging system, which is no longer supported due to the closure of SPEX Forensics in mid-2025. The new system, identified as the DCS6, is intended to replace the current multi-component laboratory imaging and capture platform while significantly enhancing fingerprint capture and functionality. This solicitation, released on January 30, 2026, aims to secure a sole-source contract, with responses due by February 9, 2026. The procurement process is managed by the Police Purchasing Project Manager, Emily Burgos, with support from the Procurement Contracting Officer, India Barr. The acquisition focuses exclusively on a fingerprint capture and enhancement system to bolster the department’s forensic capabilities. While no specific NAICS code or set-aside classification is applied, the contract emphasizes the critical need for an advanced and reliable imaging solution given the discontinuation of support for the current platform. The system will be deployed within Florida, with the overarching goal of maintaining and improving the efficiency and accuracy of fingerprint-related forensic processes. This solicitation underscores the City’s commitment to upgrading its forensic technology through a carefully justified sole-source procurement to ensure continuity and operational effectiveness.