Montana Department of Justice JUS-RFP-2025-0251R

SAKI Lab Testing

The Montana Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation, awarded a contract for forensic DNA profiling services related to criminal casework, including sexual assault kit analysis. The contract involves services such as STR loci analysis, SNP testing, serology, and secondary evidence testing. The apparent successful vendors are Bode Cellmark, Signature Science, and DNA Labs International. The services include forensic DNA testing with specified kits and software, participation in proficiency testing programs, secure electronic chain of custody, and capacity to analyze a minimum of 50-60 test kits per month. The contract emphasizes compliance with security, accreditation, and proficiency standards, and requires detailed project schedules, disaster recovery plans, and staffing ratios. The place of performance is Helena, Montana. The contract value is approximately $9,696. The procurement was managed by the Montana Department of Administration and the Department of Justice, with contacts including Rhonda Peters. The award is categorized as a state-level contract, with no specific product quantities or part numbers provided beyond the test kits. The likely competitors based on the context include other forensic laboratories and DNA testing service providers.

Description

The State of Montana, Department of Justice, awarded a contract for laboratory analysis for Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) profiles for forensic casework including pre-screened sexual assault kit evidence, and unexamined sexual assault kit evidence. The award was made following solicitation number JUS-RFP-2025-0251R. The apparent successful offerors are Bode Cellmark, Signature Science, and DNA Labs. The project involves forensic DNA testing services.

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