Oregon Buys #S-25700-00018060

Oregon seeks forensic DNA extraction, analysis, and reporting services

Oregon is seeking an accredited forensic DNA laboratory to support unidentified-remains and cold-case investigations. - Government buyer: State of Oregon, through Oregon State Police (Science & Technical Services Bureau and Oregon State Medical Examiner Division’s Human Identification Program); Oregon DAS Procurement Services is also identified in the RFP materials. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs, laboratories, or vendors are named in the solicitation materials. - Requested services and estimated annual quantities: DNA extraction and quantification from biological evidence (20); specialized extraction from extremely degraded bone (5); autosomal STR profiling, interpretation, and reporting (20); Y-STR analysis (10); mtDNA sequencing (5); direct reference-sample comparisons (15); kinship analysis (20); and optional CODIS upload preparation and coordination (20). Quantities are estimates, not guaranteed orders. Optional rush autosomal STR and direct-comparison services have no stated quantities. - Notable requirements: Use validated methods suited to degraded or limited samples; maintain chain of custody and preserve extracts as directed; provide written and electronic reports with methods, limitations, interpretations, statistics, and quality-control documentation. Standard turnaround target is under 60 days, with optional 14-day rush service. CODIS work requires agency authorization and must meet applicable FBI CODIS/NDIS requirements. - Contract value and term: Sample contract compensation is capped at $500,000. The solicitation describes an initial four-year term with renewal options; the stated renewal language does not clearly establish whether the potential 10 years is inclusive of or additional to the initial term.

Description

The Oregon State Police is seeking a qualified forensic DNA laboratory to provide DNA extraction and forensic DNA analysis services for unidentified human remains and cold case investigations. Services include autosomal STR, Y-STR, and mitochondrial DNA analysis, with optional CODIS upload. The RFP also describes processing degraded, limited, or challenging biological samples, including skeletal remains. The initial contract term is four years, with renewal options up to 10 years; the sample contract states compensation is not to exceed $500,000.

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