SAM #20270753FDDU

FBI Market Research for Bode Technology DNA Buccal Collection Kits

The FBI is researching suppliers for DNA buccal collection kits used in DNA databasing and National DNA Index System submissions. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Laboratory Division, Biometrics Analysis Section (BAS). - Opportunity: Market research for DNA buccal collection kits and related laboratory supplies and support; this is an RFI, not an award or request for quotes. - OEM requirement: Bode Technology must manufacture the non-FTA buccal DNA collection device. No other vendors are named in the materials. - Requested product: One complete DNA Buccal Collection Kit; no order quantity or part number is specified. The FBI asks vendors to maintain 100,000 kits for immediate shipment or describe alternative production capacity and shipment timing. - Kit contents: Large nitrile gloves, pre-inked fingerprint pad, two wipes, color-printed FD-936 form with instructions, Bode Technology collection device, self-adhesive drying envelope with desiccant, and a buccal collection instruction sheet. - Key requirements: Components must have matching unique barcodes. The collection device must accommodate a 2-inch barcode and passive RFID tag, work with the BSD600 Ascent punch instrument, allow at least 15 punches at 1.2 mm or 1.5 mm, and support storage in the FBI-specified box. The archival cassette is supplied separately by the FBI. - Envelope and quality requirements: Return envelope must be colored, opaque, tamper-evident, self-adhesive, approximately 7 by 10 inches, compatible with USPS Business Reply Mail, and labeled with the kit lot number and matching barcode. Vendors must be ISO-accredited and comply with ISO 9000 standards. - Storage evidence: The collection device is stored at 45–70°F; vendors must provide published research supporting long-term room-temperature storage of the non-FTA device.

Description

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE; REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI).  This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and/or Request for Quote (RFQ).  This request for capability information does not constitute an RFP or RFQ and does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service.  The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is not at this time seeking proposals or quotes, and will not accept unsolicited proposals or quotations.  Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary.  This RFI is being used as a Market Research tool for informational purposes and for preliminary planning purposes to identify potential sources that possess the required experience and expertise to provide the required laboratory suppliesand support services.  Small and large businesses are encouraged to respond.  Please review the attached document.

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