Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #26-478HFS-CHSUP-B-49843
Illinois HFS Solicits Genetic Testing Services for Paternity in Child Support Cases
Posted
February 10, 2026
Respond By
April 30, 2026
Identifier
26-478HFS-CHSUP-B-49843
NAICS
541380, 621999
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is seeking a vendor to provide genetic testing services for establishing paternity in child support cases statewide. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), Child Support Services division - Administrative operations based in Chicago, IL - Products/Services Requested: - Genetic testing services for paternity determination in judicial and administrative child support cases - Approximately 40,940 tests during the initial four-year term - Three optional renewal terms of two years each, with about 20,470 tests per renewal term - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must ensure efficient, reliable, and timely genetic testing and reporting - Results must comply with federal and state guidelines for paternity establishment - Vendors must upload signed contracts, vendor disclosures, and attest to relevant experience - Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation goal of 1% - Opportunity is open to all qualified vendors (not set aside for small businesses) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Services administered statewide, with administrative operations in Chicago, IL
Description
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is seeking a vendor to provide genetic testing services necessary to establish paternity in child support cases in compliance with the Title IV-D State Plan. The contract includes an initial term of four years with approximately 40,940 tests, followed by three renewal terms of two years each with approximately 20,470 tests per renewal. The services must provide an efficient and reliable process for paternity determination in both judicial and administrative child support cases, with results reported according to federal and state guidelines. The bid is open to all qualified vendors and includes a BEP participation goal of 1%.