Please note: This is a Sole Source Notification. Specifications include, but are not limited to: The National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) is a computerized system for acquiring and storing the images of unidentified cartridge cases and test shots from recovered firearms. The Illinois State Police (ISP) is part of the NIBIN which is maintained by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE). The Integrated Ballistic Identification System (IBIS) is utilized by the BATFE in the operation of NIBIN. IBIS uses state of the art optical and electronic technology to acquire images of the primer, firing pin, or ejector marked areas of fired cartridge cases. Using sophisticated algorithms, the images entered into the database are correlated against other images using filters such as caliber, date of offense, firing pin shape, etc. These correlations produce lists of candidates that are ranked numerically by category (firing pin, breech face, ejector). The examiners reviewing the correlations can compare the candidates to the image they entered. NIBIN is the only interstate automated ballistic imaging network in operation in the United States. Links made through the use of NIBIN allow for previously unrelated crime scenes to be associated to the same firearm providing valuable investigative information to law enforcement agencies. NIBIN Cartridge Cases Acquisition, Analysis & Triage Package, comprising: - Four (4) BRASSTRAX Acquisition Stations (2 Chicago, 1 Joliet, 1 Metro-East) - Three (3) MATCHPOINT Analysis Stations for Cartridge Cases (1 Chicago, 1 Joliet, 1 Metro-East)
