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Grant for Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Using ATF Technologies

This opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), under the Department of Justice, supports law enforcement agencies in establishing or expanding Crime Gun Intelligence Centers (CGICs). - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Department of Justice - Collaboration with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific commercial OEMs or vendors named - ATF's National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) and Electronic Tracing System (eTrace) are key technologies - Products/Services Requested: - Grant funding for CGIC establishment and expansion - Use of NIBIN and eTrace for crime gun evidence collection, management, and analysis - Focus on cartridge casings and semiautomatic handguns - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on interagency collaboration - Eligible applicants: state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, prosecutors’ offices, and other units of local government - Supports integration of ATF technologies for firearm-related crime analysis - No specific part numbers, quantities, or commercial products listed - No administrative or procedural details included

Description

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is for the FY 2026 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) Integration Initiative. It supports law enforcement agencies in establishing and expanding CGICs to address firearm-related crime through interagency collaboration and the use of technology such as ATF's National Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) and Electronic Tracing System (eTrace). The initiative aims to help local law enforcement swiftly identify crime guns and their sources and effectively prosecute perpetrators. Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofit Native American tribal organizations, and other units of local government.

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