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Single Source Award for Advanced DNA Testing and Forensic Genetic Genealogy Services to Othram, Inc.

This opportunity involves a single source award by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for advanced DNA testing and forensic genetic genealogy services. - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Investigations and Forensic Science, Laboratories Division - OEM/Vendor: - Othram, Inc. (highlighted as the only provider capable of meeting all requirements) - Products/Services Requested: - Forensic Grade Genome Sequencing (FGGS) - Shotgun sequencing targeting 500,000+ SNP markers - Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) for degraded or low-quality DNA samples - DNA extract evaluation and advanced genomic refinement - Integrated quality control (e.g., real-time quantitative PCR, proprietary suitability analysis) - Upload of results to law enforcement-accessible databases (GEDmatch, FTDNA) - Genetic genealogy research support with directly employed genealogists - Generation of validated likelihood ratios for forensic SNP comparisons - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only Othram, Inc. is identified as capable of providing the required combination of FGGS, advanced quality control, and database upload capabilities - Services must support identification of unidentified human remains and forensic investigative genetic genealogy - Methods must be documented in peer-reviewed publications - Direct upload to law enforcement databases and validated forensic comparison metrics are required

Description

This is a public notice posting of an agency decision for a single source procurement by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The procurement is for DNA testing services, evaluations, and research to support forensic investigative genetic genealogy and identification of unidentified human remains. The intended awardee is Othram, Inc., which provides specialized forensic grade genome sequencing and genetic genealogy research services. The services include DNA sequencing, quality control, and database uploads to support law enforcement investigations.

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