NIGP 95248: Genetic Parentage Testing Services (DNA)

NIGP 95248 Genetic Parentage Testing Services (DNA), an Item code, covers DNA testing and analysis services that state and local governments procure primarily to establish paternity in child support cases. State and local agencies soliciting under this code include state departments of child support and healthcare, county governments, and metropolitan governments. The work involves DNA sample collection via buccal swab at designated collection sites, laboratory analysis to establish or exclude paternity, secure reporting of results, and expert witness testimony when required. Vendors must hold accreditation from the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) or equivalent, demonstrate sustained capacity for hundreds of monthly tests, and maintain chain of custody and HIPAA-compliant documentation. Compensation is typically structured as a per-sample-collection or per-test fee rather than a fixed contract value.

Kentucky dominates recent activity under this code. The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Child Support Services, posted two solicitations (RFP04026000003211 and RFP04026000003212) in February and March 2026, both due April 10, 2026, seeking a vendor to provide statewide genetic testing services across all 120 Kentucky counties under the state's IV-D child support program. The 2025 baseline showed 8,778 samples collected and 3,492 tests completed. The anticipated contract term runs July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with renewal options for up to two additional two-year periods. Evaluation criteria total 1,600 maximum points: 1,300 for technical proposals, 200 for cost, and 100 for optional oral presentations. The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services issued a competitive bid (26-478HFS-CHSUP-B-49843) on February 10, 2026, due March 19, 2026, for genetic testing services in Cook County with a contract term of January 1, 2027, through an initial four-year period plus up to six years in two-year renewal increments. Louisville/Jefferson Metro Government posted RFP270005 on July 8, 2026, due July 29, 2026, for DNA testing services from a nationally accredited laboratory. Kentucky resident bidder preference applies to the state solicitations; the Illinois solicitation includes a 1% Business Enterprise Program goal for minority-owned, women-owned, or disability-owned participation.