Purchase Order FA864924P0949

The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $1.25M Phase II Small Business Innovation Research contract to Othram Inc., a small disadvantaged business headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, under a firm fixed price purchase order structure. The contract, with an ultimate completion date of January 26, 2026, supports forensic intelligence capabilities through genome-wide analysis of forensic DNA evidence. As a total small business set-aside award, this Phase II effort builds upon Othram's earlier Phase I SBIR award of approximately $75K and reflects the company's specialized expertise in forensic genetic genealogy services to federal law enforcement and investigative agencies.

Othram has established itself as a key federal contractor providing advanced forensic DNA testing, genome sequencing, genealogical research, and evidence digitization services across multiple federal agencies since its registration in January 2020. The company's existing federal contract portfolio includes a $475K General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule contract and a $1M Blanket Purchase Agreement with the Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs, demonstrating sustained demand for its forensic capabilities. This SBIR Phase II award represents the Air Force Research Laboratory's investment in developing and enhancing Othram's genome-wide analysis methodology to support complex criminal investigations and law enforcement intelligence operations.