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Award of Single Source 3D Firearm Scanning System to Cadre Research / Cadre Forensics

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has awarded a single source contract for advanced 3D firearm scanning technology to Cadre Research / Cadre Forensics. - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Investigations and Forensic Services, Office of General Services - OEM Highlight: - Cadre Research / Cadre Forensics is the sole manufacturer and provider of the requested technology - Products/Services Requested: - 3D Firearm Scanners featuring TopMatch-3D High-Capacity GelSight-based imaging and analysis systems - Quantity: 1 system - Includes patented GelSight electromagnetic gel-pad technology - Bundled with validated virtual comparison microscopy (VCM) software - Designed for high-resolution scanning of up to 15 cartridge cases per batch - Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be used in accredited Firearms Sections of Tallahassee and Orlando crime laboratories - Only Cadre's proprietary technology meets the forensic and operational needs; no resellers or alternative sources available - Contract Value: - $165,000 for the complete system and software - Places of Performance and Delivery: - Tallahassee crime laboratory (FDLE) - Orlando crime laboratory (FDLE)

Description

This is a public notice posting of an agency decision for a single source procurement by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The procurement is for portable 3D scanning systems for firearms forensics to be used within the accredited Firearms Sections in the Tallahassee and Orlando crime laboratories. The intended awardee is Cadre Research / Cadre Forensics, providing the Cadre TopMatch-3D system which includes patented technology and validated tools for virtual comparison microscopy. The procurement aims to enhance the speed and technical capabilities of the firearms discipline with emerging forensic ballistics technology.

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