IFB# 434 Genetic Testing Services

The State of California is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number 434 for statewide genetic paternity testing services to support all California Local Child Support Agencies. This procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive genetic testing services that will support child support enforcement and paternity determination across the state. The solicitation was posted on April 6, 2026, with a bid submission deadline of May 1, 2026. Key action dates and specific performance schedules are outlined in Section 6 of the original IFB document. An addendum to the solicitation was issued on April 22, 2026, which revised the Time Schedule in Item B of the original IFB; interested bidders should contact Juan Acosta at the Contract Services Unit, (916) 843-3610, for clarification regarding this amendment. The specific evaluation criteria, required qualifications, detailed service specifications, and deliverables are contained within the full IFB documentation referenced in the solicitation materials.

The available documentation does not provide explicit information regarding set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendor information, technology integration requirements, or contract award values and budget ranges. Prospective bidders are advised to review the complete IFB package, including all attachments and amendments, to obtain comprehensive details regarding eligibility requirements, evaluation methodology, and financial terms. For additional inquiries beyond those related to the April 22, 2026 addendum, bidders should contact the appropriate procurement contact listed in the full IFB solicitation document.