Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #CLD202606181002A
Texas DPS seeks solutions to enhance COBRA LIMS for Breath Alcohol Program
Posted
July 09, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
CLD202606181002A
NAICS
541511, 541512
The Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) Crime Lab Division is seeking information from vendors on solutions to enhance its current Computer Online Breath Archive (COBRA) Lab Information Management System (LIMS), originally provided by CMI, Inc. - The goal is to identify software solutions that can centralize and optimize workflows for the breath alcohol program. - Key requirements include: - Advanced reporting and record management features - Seamless integration with existing COBRA LIMS data - Online operator training and testing modules - Certificate generation capabilities - Maintenance and calibration tracking with automated alerts - Custom reporting and technical review workflows - Automated litigation package creation - Support for both cloud-based and server-based deployment options - Compliance with Texas and federal risk management certifications (TX-RAMP, FedRAMP) - Vendor staff must be able to pass background checks - The current system OEM, CMI, Inc., is specifically referenced. - This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research only; it is not a solicitation for bids.
Description
The Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Lab Division is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify solutions to enhance the current Computer Online Breath Archive (COBRA) Lab Information Management System (LIMS) by CMI, Inc. The goal is to introduce advanced reporting and record management functionality to centralize and optimize internal workflows. The proposed system must integrate seamlessly with existing databases. This RFI is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids.