Office of Planning and Budgeting

FY23-24 Ballistic Testing Pilot Program

SOLICITATION CLOSED

Overview
State funding is available to purchase ballistic identification systems for local law enforcement agencies.  This appropriation provides funding to buy equipment for the input of ballistics into the searchable NIBIN Database.  The appropriation requires the strategic placement of these instruments around the state to create regional accessibility. 

Eligibility

This program is open to local law enforcement agencies in the State of Florida.  Local agencies must have interest in supporting their region by housing and operating the ballistic identification system and are in close proximity to gun violence to improve access and facilitate faster NIBIN search capabilities. The local agency must acknowledge that:

• Annual costs not covered by this appropriation will be incurred by the agency ranging from $19-27,000 per year
• Dedicated personnel must be trained to operate the ballistic identification system; Microscope, Acquisition station, and Analysis station (if purchased)
• ATF requires users be ATF certified NIBIN users prior to submitting the ballistic identification system acquisition to NIBIN.  Additional correlation training is required to perform the analysis and must be received from ATF.
• ATF holds all sites capable of acquisition to the Minimum Required Operating Standards for national integrated ballistic information network (NIBIN) sites

Location Selection
Ballistic identification systems will be distributed based on regional location, ability to support the program, and ATF approval of the sites, not to exceed a combined total of $3,500,000.  

Project Period
Funds are available for a 12-month period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. Upon approval, the ballistic identification systems will be purchased and delivered to your agency.

How to Apply
Please email OPBFunding@fdle.state.fl.us for questions or to notify us of your interest being a location to house and operate a regional ballistic machine.