ESBD_367554_1720622680260_SOL_EXH_F.9_405-24R0004808A_Laboratory Certifications.pdf
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- Travis County, Texas
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This document is an exhibit containing laboratory certification requirements for a DNA analysis and genetic genealogy services contract opportunity. The laboratory must participate in an external proficiency testing program approved by ANAB or A2LA, successfully complete proficiency tests, and perform analyses that meet the FBI's current DNA analysis quality assurance standards. The laboratory must process and analyze samples in a secure, dedicated facility according to NDIS DNA Data Acceptance Standards, using specified Qiagen, Promega, and ABI equipment and software.
The contract opportunity covers DNA analysis and genetic genealogy services for the state of Texas. The selected laboratory must use the specified equipment and adhere to the listed quality and security requirements when performing the requested analyses. No additional details about the contract opportunity, such as quantities, response dates, or award information, are provided in this exhibit.
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EXHIBIT F.9 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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