Law Enforcement Data Management System

\nDepartment Office/Division/Program: , Dept. of Public Safety- Fire Marshals Office\n\nDepartment Contract Administrator or | State Fire Marshal Richard McCarthy\nGrant Coordinator:\n(If applicable) Department Reference\n\n-.\n|\n\nEB #- N/A\neen mr $ 8,697.00 Advantage CT/RQS #: | 20240131*1105\nCONTRACT Proposexl Start Dein 10/1/2023 Proposed au Dale: 9/30/2024\nauenowent | Onpnalaen Das | ereane ben -\noma [reiten Sem Surbae\n\nNighthawk Cloud Inc.\n325 Inverness Drive South, Suite 1A\nEnglewood, CO 80112\nBrief Description of | Nighthawk Cloud is a law enforcement data management\nGoods/Services/Grant: | system. |\n\nVendor/Provider/Grantee Name,\nCity, State:\n\nPART Il: JUSTIFICATION FOR VENDOR SELECTION\n\nCheck the box below for the justification(s) that applies to this request. (Check all that apply.) |\nOD ] A. Competitive Process | OD | G. Grant\n\noJ B. Amendment Oo H. State Statute/Agency Directed\n\nX B C. Single Source/Unique Vendor | DO I. Federal Agency

Directed\n\nOD D. Proprietary/Copyright/Patents | DO J. Willing and Qualified\n\noO E. Emergency oO B K. Client Choice |\nOo F. University Cooperative Project oO L. Other Authorization\n\nREV 01/23/2024 Page 1 0f3\n\n" "DocuSign Envelope ID: 031A2388-9355-44EE-9D8C-FACAB17BEFFA\nProcurement Justification Form (PJF)\n\nPlease respond to ALL of the questions in the following sections.\nPART Ill: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION\n\n1. Provide a more detailed description and explain the need for the goods, services or grant to\nsupplement the response in Part I.\nNighthawk cloud is a law enforcement forensic data analysis system that allows FMO investigators\nto input evidence (cell phone, social media) into this system from multiple suspects and it creates a\ntimeline for prosecutors to review in minutes. Without this software individuals would be required to\nspend hours, if not days, combing through records received and organizing them in chronological\norder. Nighthawk does not utilize agency networks or require IT resources and does not require\nagencies to purchase additional hardware or equipment.\n2. Provide a brief justification for the selected vendor to supplement the response in Part Il.\nReference the RFP number, if applicable.\nNighthawk cloud is a law enforcement forensic data analysis system that is used by many law\nenforcement agencies within the Department of Public Safety, as well as others across the state.\nThe use ofthe same product streamlines efficiencies, enables better communication between\ndepartments, and ultimately improves safety. Nighthawk is able to process documents across all\nelectronic service providers, social media providers, and cellular phone records in chronological\norder. This service is not available through other vendors or applications. Also, utilizing a different\nproduct would inhibit other departments from efficiently viewing and using the evidence collected by\nour department.\n\n3. Explain how the negotiated costs or rates are fair and reasonable; or how the funding was\nallocated to grantee.\nNighthawk cloud pricing is comparable to others while providing the capabilities needed by our\ninvestigators. The other comparable programs do not have all ofthe required capabilities, and\ntherefore, do not meet our needs.\n\n4. Describe the plan for future competition for the goods or services.\n\nRoutinely the law enforcement agencies within the department evaluate new forensic software tools\nin an ongoing effort to ensure the software we are using best meets our needs. At the present time,\nNighthawk cloud meets all Department of Public Safety agency needs. We will continue to look for\nnew and innovative technology to improve the investigative process and will make changes in\nvendors and platforms as needed.\n\nPART IV: AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) / MAINE JOBS & RECOVERY PLAN (MJRP)\n\nDoes this request utilize ARPA/MJRP funds?\n\nOD Yes, MJRP funds (023) - If Yes, please attach the approved Business Case(s).\n\nOD Yes, ARPA funds (025) - If Yes, please be aware of the requirements from awarding federal\nagencies.\n\nX No - If No, proceed to Part V.\n\nREV 1/23/2024 Page 2 0f3\n" "DocuSign Envelope ID: 031A2388-9355-44EE-9D8C-FACAB17BEFFA\n\nProcurement Justification Form (PJF)\n\nPART V: CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (COI); PURCHASES BY THE STATE\n\nDoes the requesting Department signatory understand and acknowledge Maine\u2019s COI Statute?\n\nX Yes, the requesting Department signatory understands and acknowledges Title 17, Chapter 101 |\n\n83104.\n\nPART VI: APPROVALS\n\nThe signatures below indicate approval of this procurement request.\n\nSignature of requesting\nDepartment\u2019s Commissioner |\n| (or designee):\n\nTyped Name: | Vecel Geinean Date: | A/\u0131 3/4\n\nSignature of DAFS a\nProcurement Official: Josupl Frida.\nEA813178102243C.\nTyped Name: |Joseph Zrioka Director of IT Procurement | Date: | 3/4/2024\nREV 1/23/2024 Page 3 of 3\n"