STRmix™ Software Upgrades and Maintenance

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has issued a single-source procurement notice for STRmix™ Software Upgrades and Maintenance, specifically targeting the Tallahassee Regional Operations Center (TROC) DNA Database. This procurement is for annual software upgrades and maintenance of STRmix, a probabilistic genotyping solution critical for DNA mixture interpretation. The contract will run from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with a posted solicitation date of April 24, 2025, and a final receipt of information deadline of May 15, 2025. The procurement involves comprehensive software support, including upgrades, parameter settings, validation data analysis, documentation preparation, and training. The software is essential for supporting DNA testing for law enforcement agencies and enabling participation in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). NicheVision Forensics, LLC is the intended sole vendor, with the justification for single-source procurement based on the proprietary nature of the STRmix software platform and an existing contractual relationship dating back to December 2015.

This procurement appears to be a non-competitive, single-source acquisition with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned. NicheVision Forensics, LLC is the exclusive authorized vendor for STRmix software in the United States, effectively eliminating competitive bidding. The estimated dollar amount for this acquisition is $93,000.00, covering the annual software upgrades and maintenance services. The existing infrastructure involves the FDLE's forensic DNA program and the STRmix software platform, which requires continued vendor-specific support and maintenance. The procurement is limited to the specific software and services provided by NicheVision Forensics, with no indication of alternative vendor participation or potential for future competitive bidding. The contract is specifically tailored to the FDLE's forensic DNA testing needs, focusing on maintaining and upgrading the critical STRmix software platform used in DNA analysis and criminal investigations.