Blanket Purchase Agreement 140A1622A0008

Award Date 9/8/22
Last Date to Order 9/6/27
Federal Agency
Central Office
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
Federal Contract Vehicle
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
None
Award Type
Single
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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  • 140A1622A0008
    Blanket Purchase Agreement
  • 2
    Federal Contract Awards

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Central Office awarded a single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement to Othram Inc. under a total small business set-aside. Othram will provide forensic services including DNA testing, analysis, genealogy testing, and evidence digitization in support of law enforcement and investigative needs. A subsequent $709,540 firm fixed price call was issued for these services to be performed in Albuquerque, NM from July 2023 through July 2024.

Originally solicited as a total small business set-aside, the Bureau sought forensic services to support its Office of Justice Services Missing and Murdered Unit. Othram's suite of DNA and evidence digitization capabilities aligns well to aid investigations into missing and murdered indigenous persons. Under the IDV, the contractor can provide specialized forensic analysis and related services on an as-needed basis to further investigative efforts.

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