Othram Inc.

Othram Inc., headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, is a self-certified small disadvantaged business specializing in forensic genetic genealogy services to federal law enforcement and investigative agencies. The company provides advanced forensic DNA testing, genome sequencing, genealogical research, expert witness testimony, and evidence digitization services that support complex criminal investigations and missing persons cases across multiple federal agencies. As a registered federal contractor since January 2020, Othram has established itself as a key provider of specialized genetic analysis and genealogical capabilities to the federal government.

Othram's federal contract portfolio demonstrates extensive engagement with diverse federal agencies for sophisticated forensic services. The company has received prime contract awards from the U.S. Marine Corps ($792,611.56 purchase order for genealogical support to locate family members of unaccounted-for service members from World War II through the Cold War), the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (multiple delivery orders valued between $4,549.73 and $8,480.25 for genealogy and forensic testing services), the Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs (Blanket Purchase Agreement calls totaling over $906,000 for forensic testing and genealogy research in support of the Office of Justice Services Missing and Murdered Unit), the Department of the Interior Headquarters Division ($25,000 for familial relationship testing), and the Air Force Research Laboratory ($1,249,833 SBIR Phase II contract for enabling forensic intelligence through genome-wide analysis and $74,936 SBIR Phase I award for digitizing DNA evidence). Additionally, the company has served as a subcontractor to Research Triangle Institute on multiple purchase orders and subcontracts beginning in June 2022 through at least June 2025. Most Othram prime awards have carried small business set-aside designations, reflecting the company's certified small disadvantaged business status. The services provided span forensic genome sequencing, DNA extraction from challenging samples including bone, genealogical research support, familial relationship testing using buccal swabs, expert witness support, website and database access, and evidence digitization with forensic-grade genome sequencing.

Othram maintains two primary Indefinite Delivery Vehicles that enable federal agencies to rapidly access its specialized forensic capabilities. The company holds a $475,000 General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule contract awarded on September 28, 2022, extending through September 27, 2027, under the Multiple Award Schedule vehicle. This contract establishes a framework for federal agencies to procure forensic DNA extraction and testing, genome sequencing, genealogical research, expert witness testimony, training on evidence handling, and access to the DNASolves database. The published pricing reflects tiered rates for DNA extraction services ranging from $477 to over $1,000 depending on sample type and complexity, genome sequencing from $2,300 to over $5,000 for standard or expedited analysis. Under this GSA FSS contract, the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command has issued multiple delivery orders with performance locations at Fort Eisenhower and Fort Gillem, Georgia. Othram also holds a $1,000,000 single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement with the Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Central Office, awarded September 8, 2022, and extending through September 6, 2027, under a total small business set-aside designation. This BPA enables the Bureau to procure forensic services including DNA testing, analysis, genealogy testing, and evidence digitization on an as-needed basis to support law enforcement and investigative efforts, particularly for the Office of Justice Services Missing and Murdered Unit. The BPA has generated multiple call orders, with documented calls issued in July 2023 and subsequent periods, with performance locations including Albuquerque, New Mexico.