DNA Testing Laboratory Services

The contract requires specialized DNA parentage testing services compliant with AABB standards, ensuring accurate analysis and reporting with a minimum probability of parentage of 99.0 percent. All testing must include strict chain-of-custody procedures to maintain the integrity of samples from collection through analysis, along with secure handling and storage of biological specimens. The provider is responsible for the safe destruction of samples after testing in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring confidentiality and compliance throughout the entire process. Services must be delivered without compromise to accuracy, security, or documentation standards. This subcontract is issued by the County of Riverside in California under NAICS code 621511 for clinical laboratory services, with a response deadline of August 26, 2026. The solicitation is open to qualified laboratories capable of meeting rigorous accreditation and procedural benchmarks for forensic and parentage DNA testing. While no specific place of performance or point of contact is listed, bidders must be prepared to support the agency’s operational needs with reliable, auditable, and timely results, adhering to all federal and state guidelines governing genetic testing and data handling.