Expert witness services - DNA

Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action

Contract number
15JA1625P00000156
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$11,187

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$11,187.02 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
NAICS code
541199 All Other Legal Services
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Not Competed under SAP · 1 offer Simplified Acquisition
Pricing
Time and Materials
Place of performance
Austin, TX 78766, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00003 $17
Funding Only Action P00002 $6,481
Other Administrative Action P00001 -$14,523
Original award $19,213

About this award

The U.S. Attorney's Offices awarded a $11,187.02 purchase order to Signature Science LLC on January 17, 2025, for expert witness services in DNA analysis. This time and materials contract, with an ultimate completion date of August 11, 2025, supports litigation efforts requiring specialized forensic testimony and genetic analysis. No small business set-aside designation was used for this award. Signature Science LLC, a for-profit limited liability company headquartered in Austin, Texas, and a subsidiary of the nonprofit Southwest Research Institute, specializes in forensic science and expert witness services across multiple federal agencies. The company has a demonstrated track record of providing DNA analysis and forensic testimony services to U.S. Attorney's Offices through similar time and materials purchase orders.

This contract represents a routine engagement within Signature Science LLC's broader portfolio of forensic and technical services to federal agencies. The company holds several significant federal vehicles, including an $11.78 million Other Transaction agreement with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and a $999.9 billion OASIS+ Unrestricted Multiple Agency Contract through the General Services Administration, positioning it as a capable provider of specialized scientific and technical support. The Austin, Texas location of performance aligns with the company's headquarters operations and existing forensic science capabilities.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 15JA1625P00000156?

15JA1625P00000156 was awarded to Signature Science LLC by US Attorney's Offices (Offices Boards and Divisions) on January 17, 2025.

How much is contract 15JA1625P00000156 worth?

The government has obligated $11,187 on 15JA1625P00000156.

Was contract 15JA1625P00000156 competed?

The extent of competition for 15JA1625P00000156 was not competed under sap. The government received 1 offer.

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