SOW Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG).pdf

Statement of Work US Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory

Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG)

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide laboratory analysis of DNA samples collected in conjunction with law enforcement investigations. The analysis will involve quality assurance testing and Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) laboratory analysis which USACIL will use to conduct Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) analysis to obtain investigative leads to the identity of the unknown perpetrator. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Background: The US Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory is the only full-service forensic laboratory in the Department of Defense (DOD). The USACIL is currently accredited to the ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories standard in the forensic disciplines of Forensic Biology (DNA), DNA Databasing, Digital Evidence and Document Examination, Firearms and Toolmarks, Fire Debris and Explosives, Latent Prints (including Footwear and Tire impressions), Seized Drugs, and Materials/Trace Evidence.

USACIL has the requirement to support unsolved law enforcement cases. FIGG Analysis may provide new and fruitful investigative leads in the investigation not available through any other means.

1.2 Objectives: Performing evidence collection, extraction, quantitation, and/or using DNA extracts provided by the Government, Vendor will conduct SNP based genetic sequencing and report the results to USACIL for upload to genetic genealogy databases in an effort to identify the unknown DNA.

1.3 Special Qualifications:

FIGG providers must be accredited to specific standards. Accreditation certificate and scope shall be provided to the COR/customer annually.

The FIGG contractor must have the following capabilities:

o Validated and up to date forensic NGS technologies o FIGG testing for genealogy- options for whole genome sequencing, Kintelligence, and SNP array o Software program that can resolve mixtures o Enhanced techniques for fired cartridge casings collections and extractions o Rootless hair extractions o Wet Vacuum DNA collection tool

1.4 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months with four (4) option years.

28 January 2026 – 27 January 2027 Base Year 28 January 2027 – 27 January 2028 Option Year 1 28 January 2028 – 27 January 2029 Option Year 2 28 January 2029 – 27 January 2030 Option Year 3 28 January 2030 – 27 January 2031 Option Year 4

Part 2

Specific Requirements

2: Minimum FIGG Requirements

EVIDENCE SCREENING/EXTRACTION

Small Bone/Tooth Large Bone/Skull/Mandible with Teeth Extraction Extraction of Hairs & Rootless Hair Shafts M-Vac® Screening

NGS TESTING

Whole Genome mtDNA STR Testing (if necessary) Sample Qualification Enrichment NGS SNP Testing - Kintelligence or Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) for Genealogy SNP Array Mixture Mitigation for WGS & Kintelligence Bioinformatics

GENEALOGY

Upload to GEDmatch – FREE with Kintelligence Upload to Family Tree DNA – FREE with Kintelligence Investigative Genealogist (Contract services) Report Fee- Insufficient SNP/WGS Results

3. Security Requirements: The performance of this contract will take place at the vendor’s location. Contractors will not perform or require access within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. There is no requirement for a common access card (CAC). Finally, there is no requirement for iWATCH, OPSEC, TARP or AT Awareness Training.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items.

The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective

Standard Performance Threshold

Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

The contractor shall provide a written report of findings.

The contractor provided report shall clearly and concisely communicate the contractor’s findings.

Contractor will provide results of sequencing efforts and data analysis in a format suitable for upload to commercial genealogy databases.

100% review of reported results

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To Written report as described in Paragraph 1.4 and Technical Exhibit 1

Upon completion of Genetic Sequencing and QC review

One electronic copy for each individual listed in the “Submit To” column.

Electronic file is appropriate format for upload to commercial genealogy databases.

Director, USACIL ATTN: Mr. Calvin Oxendine 4930 N 31st Street, Bldg 925 Forest Park, GA 30297 Email to:

calvin.f.oxendine.civ @army.mil

Director, USACIL ATTN: Ms. Lindsey Smith 4930 N 31st Street, Bldg 925 Forest Park, GA 30297 Email to:

lindsey.g.smith4.civ @army.mil

SA Jessica Veltri, Death, Missing Persons & Cold Case Program, Investigations and Operations Directorate, Criminal Investigation Division, Department of the Army Email to:

jessica.a.veltri.civ@ army.mil

Teleconference to discuss results and answer questions

Immediately after publishing report of findings

N/A N/A Director, USACIL ATTN: Mr. Calvin Oxendine 4930 N 31st Street, Bldg 925 Forest Park, GA 30297 Email to:

calvin.f.oxendine.civ @army.mil

Director, USACIL ATTN: Ms. Lindsey Smith 4930 N 31st Street, Bldg 925

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To Forest Park, GA 30297 Email to:

lindsey.g.smith4.civ @army.mil

SA Jessica Veltri, Death, Missing Persons & Cold Case Program, Investigations and Operations Directorate, Criminal Investigation Division, Department of the Army Email to:

jessica.a.veltri.civ@ army.mil