UNSPSC 85131709: Genetics research services

In this classification, this commodity consists of comprehensive services required to be a genetics research service

UNSPSC 85131709 Genetics research services is a Commodity code capturing forensic genetic genealogy services, DNA testing and analysis, and investigative genealogy work that state and local law enforcement, public health, and child support agencies are actively procuring. State and local governments under this code are buying investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) services to resolve unsolved homicides, violent crimes, missing persons cases, and unidentified human remains; DNA testing and forensic analysis to support paternity determination in child support enforcement; and specialized lab services including DNA sequencing, specimen processing, and genetic genealogy database research. Law enforcement agencies dominate the recent activity, particularly sheriff's offices and state police laboratories, joined by state departments of child support services and departments of health. Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and California's Department of Child Support Services have each posted multiple solicitations within the past four months, signaling sustained procurement momentum in this space.

Recent activity concentrates in California, Florida, and Utah, with secondary activity in New York. Representative opportunities include Salt Lake County Contracts and Procurement's RFC SHE130291-1 for Professional Investigative Genetic Genealogy Services (due May 21, 2026), seeking a contractor with minimum seven years' law enforcement IGG experience and 45–55 successful case identifications at an estimated annual cost of $35,000; the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's single-source notice SS16189 (due June 29, 2026) for DNA testing, evaluations, and research services with Othram, Inc.; and California's statewide Invitation for Bid IFB #434 for genetic paternity testing services to support all local child support agencies (due May 1, 2026). Salt Lake County posted the same IGG solicitation twice within six weeks (April 14 and May 11, 2026), indicating a reissue with updated requirements. Contracts typically run two to six years with fixed hourly rates or per-sample pricing; evaluation criteria emphasize technical qualifications, relevant experience, accreditation status (such as Investigative Genetic Genealogist certification and Association of Professional Genealogists membership), and demonstrated case success rather than cost alone. Background checks are mandatory, and insurance requirements are standard across jurisdictions.