Request for Information - Short Tandem Repeat Typing of Unidentified Human Remains
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2026CC0738
- Agency
-
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 621511 Medical Laboratories
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Place of performance
- Quantico, Virginia 22135, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Laboratory Division, Biometrics Analysis Section has issued Request for Information (RFI) 2026CC0738 seeking market research on vendors capable of providing Short Tandem Repeat (STR) typing services for unidentified human remains. The RFI requires vendors to provide validated and accredited DNA isolation and STR typing procedures at 20 CODIS loci from calcified skeletal tissue samples using NDIS-approved autosomal STR DNA testing kits. Key requirements include vendor assumption of all material and personnel costs, minimum throughput of 200 samples per month, unique sample identification throughout processing, monthly progress reporting with curated DNA profiles, and monthly return of processed samples to the FBI. Respondents must address commerciality of services, GSA Schedule or federal contract vehicle availability, technical capabilities, relevant experience, and any assumptions or concerns regarding the requirements. Capability statements in PDF, Word, or Excel format (limited to eight pages excluding administrative information) must be submitted to Contracting Officer Bryan Lane at bvlane@fbi.gov by May 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, with questions due by May 8, 2026.
This RFI carries no set-aside designation and does not constitute a commitment by the Government for actual procurement, nor does it obligate the FBI to issue a subsequent solicitation. No information regarding potential incumbents, current contractors, or award values is provided in the notice. Respondents should identify themselves with complete contact information, business size and socioeconomic status, and SAM-registered NAICS codes, with no preference given to any particular vendor type. The RFI is for planning purposes only, responses are strictly voluntary, and the Government will not reimburse any administrative costs incurred in responding. Highly preferred qualifications include experience with challenging DNA samples from bones and teeth, and willingness to provide on-site workflow demonstrations.
Notice text
This is a Request for Information (RFI) notice only. This RFI is for informational planning purposes, and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government for any actual procurement of equipment, supplies, materials, laboratory instruments, and/or services. This RFI is published in accordance with FAR 15.201(e) and is for PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment by the U.S. Government, nor should it be construed as such.
Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI are solely at the responding parties’ expense. Respondents are solely responsible for properly marking and clearly identifying any proprietary information and/or trade secrets contained within their response. The Government will not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly marked or clearly identified. Proprietary information received in response to this RFI will be safeguarded and handled in accordance with applicable Government regulations. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. If a solicitation is released at a future date, it will be synopsized on the SAM.gov website.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Bone Typing RFI for FBI BAS.pdf |
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