ESBD_358368_1715282819815_SOLICIEXH_F.7_405-24R0004808_Laboratory Certifications.pdf
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- 405-24R0004808
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- Texas
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This document is an Exhibit F.7 for Laboratory Certifications related to a DNA Analysis and Genetic Genealogy contract opportunity in the state of Texas. The laboratory must participate in an external proficiency testing program approved by ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) or A2LA, and successfully complete the proficiency tests. The laboratory must perform the requested DNA analyses in accordance with the FBI's Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories, process and analyze all samples in a secure, dedicated laboratory, and use specific DNA analysis kits and software. The laboratory must also use ABI 3500 series Genetic Analyzers and Genemapper ID-X analysis software.
The pricing terms, set-asides, funding requirements, or any other salient information are not provided in this document. This exhibit focuses solely on the technical and quality assurance requirements for the laboratory performing the DNA analysis and genetic genealogy testing under the state of Texas contract opportunity.
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EXHIBIT F.7 LABORATORY CERTIFICATIONS
The Laboratory certifies that:
The laboratory must participate in an external proficiency testing program from a test provider that has been approved by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) or A2LA (American Associated for Laboratory Accreditation). The laboratory will successfully complete the proficiency tests.
The laboratory must perform the requested DNA analyses such that it will satisfy or exceed the current standards for quality assurance programs for DNA analysis, issued by the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation pursuant to the DNA Identification Act of 1994, entitled Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories, effective 07/01/2020.
The laboratory will process and analyze all samples in a secure, dedicated laboratory and in accordance with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National DNA Index System (NDIS) DNA Data Acceptance Standards.
The laboratory will use Qiagen Investigator 24 plex kits for autosomal STR and Promega Y23 kits for Y-STR. Additionally, the laboratory will use Genetic Analyzers from the ABI 3500 series of analytical platforms and will use Genemapper ID-X analysis software. Use of Applied Biosystems Globalfiler kits will be approved on a case-by-case basis.
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