# SAM #20270753FDDU

FBI Market Research for Bode Technology DNA Buccal Collection Kits

**Buyer:** FBI Division 0700
**Posted:** October 21, 2026
**Respond By:** November 16, 2026
**Identifier:** 20270753FDDU
**NAICS:** 325998, 339112, 541715, 334516

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

<p>THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE; REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI).&nbsp; This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and/or Request for Quote (RFQ).&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is not at this time seeking proposals or quotes, and will not accept unsolicited proposals or quotations.&nbsp; Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Small and large businesses are encouraged to respond.&nbsp; Please review the attached document.</p>

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