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FDLE Single Source Procurement for Advanced DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy Services

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is seeking advanced DNA testing and genetic genealogy services to support forensic investigations and the Missing and Unidentified Human Remains (MUHR) Program. - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Investigations and Forensic Science / Laboratories division - OEM/Vendor: - Othram, Inc. (highlighted as the sole source provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Forensic Grade Genome Sequencing (FGGS) - Shotgun sequencing targeting 500,000 or more SNP markers - Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) for unknown samples - Evaluation of DNA extracts - Genetic genealogy research support - Database uploads to law enforcement-accessible platforms (GEDmatch, FTDNA) - Generation of validated likelihood ratios for SNP-to-SNP comparisons - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Ability to process highly degraded or low-quality DNA samples - Use of advanced genomic refinement and proprietary quality control methods - Direct employment of genetic genealogists by the vendor - Contractual access to at least one law enforcement-searchable genetic genealogy database - Integrated quality control for sample suitability - Contract Duration: - 12-month term for all services

Description

This procurement involves DNA testing services, evaluations, and research related to forensic and genetic analysis. The services include forensic grade genome sequencing, shotgun sequencing, and genetic genealogy research support. The work supports the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Missing and Unidentified Human Remains Program and forensic investigative genetic genealogy program. The procurement is a single source acquisition from Othram, Inc., mandated to be advertised for fifteen business days as per statutory requirements.

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