DNA analysis and genetic genealogy

The State of Texas, through its Department of Public Safety (DPS), is seeking proposals from private contractor laboratories to provide DNA analysis and genetic genealogy services to support the Texas Rangers Division's investigation and prosecution of unsolved criminal cases. The solicitation requests a range of forensic services, including DNA extraction, STR testing, Y-STR analysis, SNP analysis, whole genome sequencing, and genetic genealogy research. Respondents must demonstrate experience solving criminal cases using genetic genealogy and be accredited by the Texas Forensic Science Commission within 6 months of contract award. The solicitation establishes a mandatory pricing schedule for the various services, and DPS anticipates awarding multiple contracts with an initial term of 3 years.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. However, it does require respondents to complete a HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) and indicate if they will be subcontracting to Texas-certified Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs). The HUB goal for this "all other services" contract is 26.0%. The solicitation does not provide any information on incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure, or the potential award value or budget range.