# Ohio Procurement Portal #SRC0000042233

Two PenLink PLX Software Licenses with Maintenance and Support

**Posted:** October 22, 2026
**Respond By:** November 06, 2026
**Identifier:** SRC0000042233
**NAICS:** 511210, 541519, 541513

The Ohio Investigative Unit is seeking two PenLink PLX software licenses with maintenance and support.
- **Government buyer:** Ohio Investigative Unit CDSB, within the Ohio Department of Public Safety; contracting entity DPS300000, based in Columbus, Ohio.
- **OEM:** **PenLink** — the requested PLX software is brand-specific, and alternate products will not be accepted.
- **Products and services:** Two PenLink PLX software licenses, plus maintenance and support; no part numbers or separate service quantities are provided.
- **Notable requirement:** The procurement is specifically for PenLink PLX; the notice identifies no accepted substitutes.

### Description

The Ohio Investigative Unit is soliciting quotes for a PenLink license, maintenance, and support for PLX software. The bid schedule lists two units of the required item, OIU PenLink PLX Software. This is a brand-specific solicitation and no alternates will be accepted for award; bidders must be manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, or authorized distributors and provide proof of authorization. Bids are due November 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET, and award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder by low lot total.

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