Notice to Sole Source a Cloud Based Digital Evidence Management Platform

The City of Port St. Lucie Police Department is seeking to purchase a cloud-based digital evidence management platform from Cellebrite, the sole provider of the Cellebrite Guardian platform. The platform is designed to integrate with Cellebrite's forensic tools and provide a secure, CJIS-compliant environment for the storage, management, and controlled sharing of digital evidence. The purchase will enable the Digital Forensic Unit to securely manage and share forensic evidence, improving operational efficiency and maintaining compliance with state and federal data security standards. Key features of the platform include end-to-end chain-of-custody tracking, access control, audit logging, and integration with existing Cellebrite workflows. • The platform is specifically designed for law enforcement use • It provides a secure, CJIS-compliant environment for digital evidence management • It integrates with Cellebrite's forensic tools, including UFED, Physical Analyzer, and Inspector • It offers end-to-end chain-of-custody tracking and secure data sharing • The cost of the purchase will be reimbursed through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) grant program