STRmix License Upgrade and Maintenance

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Crime Laboratory Division is seeking a blanket contract for STRmix software license upgrades and maintenance, covering twenty-eight annual agreements across five consecutive periods from October 2025 through August 2030. The procurement focuses on a sophisticated DNA profile interpretation system that uses continuous biological modeling and mathematical processes to resolve complex DNA mixtures. The required software must include advanced features such as batch mode processing, Hd true tester tool, LR batcher tool, familial search capabilities, reference DNA profile comparison, configurable report generation, and interpretation of DNA profiling data from various autosomal STR profiling kits. Electronic bid responses are due by 5:00 P.M. Central Time on September 12, 2025, with an anticipated contract award date of September 19, 2025. The contract term will span four years from the effective date, with potential six-month extension options, and vendors must provide comprehensive pricing on the Mandatory Pricing Schedule, which represents the sole compensation under the contract.

The solicitation includes a Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) participation goal of 26.0% for other services contracts, requiring bidders to submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan and comply with related administrative rules. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with extensive state and federal regulations, including child support verification, employment practices, cybersecurity standards, and international business restrictions. The procurement is subject to Texas Government Code 2155.067 and may involve sole source or proprietary products. Bidders must provide financial stability documentation, including audited financial statements, and comply with cybersecurity requirements outlined in the DPS Cyber Security Contract Requirements Exhibit. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the pricing schedule indicates potential zero-dollar pricing, suggesting this might be a pre-negotiated or specialized procurement approach. Vendors must also complete comprehensive certifications, including verifying they are not engaged in business with restricted entities and have no felony convictions.