Forensic Genetic Genealogy

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has initiated a single-source procurement for forensic genetic genealogy services through a 36-month contract with Parabon NanoLabs, Inc. The procurement is specifically for advanced DNA analysis services, including forensic investigative genetic genealogy, DNA phenotyping, and kinship inference analysis. These services will be utilized by FDLE's Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy Program to generate investigative leads for cold violent crime cases and unidentified human remains investigations within Florida. Parabon NanoLabs has been identified as the sole provider of the Snapshot Advanced DNA Analysis Service, which includes the required specialized capabilities. The procurement is structured as a statutorily mandated fifteen business day advertisement of an intended single-source procurement, with the solicitation posted on October 25, 2024, and responses due by November 18, 2024. The services are intended to enhance law enforcement's ability to develop investigative leads in complex criminal cases where traditional forensic methods have been insufficient.

The procurement appears to be a direct, non-competitive award specifically to Parabon NanoLabs, with no explicit set-aside designations or opportunities for alternative vendors. The contract has a predetermined value of $150,000 for the 36-month period, reflecting the specialized and proprietary nature of the forensic genetic genealogy services. No information is provided regarding disadvantaged enterprise participation or alternative vendor qualifications. The sole-source justification is based on Parabon NanoLabs' unique Snapshot Advanced DNA Analysis Service and the absence of authorized resellers for their proprietary technology. The procurement is limited to Leon County and will be administered directly by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The contract represents a targeted investment in advanced forensic technology to support criminal investigations, with a clear emphasis on Parabon NanoLabs' exclusive capabilities in genetic analysis and genealogical investigative techniques.