Parentage Testing Services

The Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking proposals for Parentage Testing Services through RFP 302_27_02246, a competitive solicitation process being managed via the Bonfire procurement portal. Vendors must be registered on the platform and listed on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) to be eligible for consideration. The procurement requires vendors to utilize the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code system and ensure their classification codes accurately reflect their service capabilities. The solicitation is open from September 9, 2025, with proposals due by October 31, 2025. Interested vendors must complete registration at https://texasoag.bonfirehub.com/ and carefully review all submission requirements, including maintaining current CMBL information and selecting appropriate NIGP codes that align with parentage testing services.

While specific details about set-aside designations are not explicitly outlined in the available documentation, vendors will need to meet standard state procurement requirements for registration and qualification. The solicitation appears to be open to qualified providers of parentage testing services, with potential preference given to vendors with established capabilities in forensic or legal genetic testing. No specific incumbent vendors or existing contract details are provided in the current documentation. Similarly, precise budget ranges or award values are not specified in the available materials. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate technical expertise in parentage testing, ability to integrate with state systems, and compliance with Texas procurement regulations. Interested organizations should thoroughly review the complete solicitation materials on the OAG Procurement Portal to understand the full scope of requirements and potential contract opportunities.