DNA Testing Services, Evaluations & Research

This is a statutorily mandated 15-business-day advertisement of an intended single source procurement by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for DNA testing services, evaluations, and research to support the FDLE Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy Program. The procurement encompasses DNA extract evaluations, DNA sequencing services, and genetic genealogy research support to identify missing and unidentified persons, with services classified under UNSPSC codes for DNA sequencing products, biological laboratory services, and genetics research services. The contract term runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with a posting date of May 11, 2026, and an information submission deadline of June 2, 2026. The FDLE is procuring from the Investigations and Forensic Science Laboratories division and requires the vendor to possess proprietary Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing technology and shotgun sequencing capabilities targeting over 500,000 SNP markers, with demonstrated ability to routinely handle highly degraded, contaminated bone samples. The key qualification requirement is that the vendor must demonstrate specialized capabilities in processing degraded biological materials that competing vendors offering wet lab testing and genetic genealogy research services have not demonstrated comparably. No estimated dollar amount is specified in the documentation.

The FDLE has identified Othram, Inc., located in The Woodlands, Texas, as the sole source vendor for this procurement. No set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement is authorized under Florida Statutes Sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), and the posting must remain available for the minimum 15-business-day period to allow prospective vendors to submit information regarding their ability to provide the requested services. As this is a single source procurement advertisement rather than a competitive bid or proposal solicitation, interested vendors outside of Othram, Inc., may submit information during the posting period to demonstrate alternative capabilities. No incumbent vendor information, existing infrastructure requirements, or specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the procurement documentation.