Forensic Laboratory Accreditation Services

The Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking a four-year contract to provide accreditation services for the state's Crime Laboratories. The contractor must have the approved Texas Forensic Commission certifications to provide accreditations across a wide range of forensic analysis disciplines, including Biology/DNA, CODIS, Digital Evidence, Video/Imaging Analysis, Seized Drugs, Firearms and Toolmarks, Friction Ridge, AFIS, Document Examination, Toxicology, Trace Evidence, Breath Alcohol Calibration, and Reference Material Production. The contractor will be required to submit a draft accreditation plan, conduct onsite assessments and inspections using ISO/IEC 17025 and other relevant standards, and meet detailed pricing, invoicing, insurance, and confidentiality requirements. Responses are due by August 2, 2024, and the anticipated contract award date is November 30, 2024.

The solicitation includes a 23.7% Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation requirement, and vendors must submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan outlining their approach to meeting this goal. No incumbent contractor or set-aside information is provided, and the total contract value or budget range is not specified. The contract will be funded subject to the availability of the Department of Public Safety's budget sources.