Genetic Genealogy Database Integration Services

The contract seeks to establish a secure, legally compliant integration between public genetic genealogy databases—specifically GEDmatch and FamilyTreeDNA—and law enforcement systems to support investigative searches through uploaded genetic data. This includes the development and maintenance of a dedicated API that enables authorized agencies to conduct lawful investigative queries while ensuring strict adherence to privacy regulations and ethical standards. The service provider will be responsible for building, testing, and sustaining the technical infrastructure that facilitates these interactions, with continuous monitoring to maintain compliance with evolving legal and operational requirements. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541512, indicating it involves computer systems design and related services. The solicitation, posted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, has a short response window ending on July 13, 2026, and is intended to enhance the state’s investigative capabilities through advanced genetic matching technologies. While the place of performance and point of contact details are unspecified, the requirement emphasizes secure, auditable, and legally defensible processes to ensure that all database interactions align with both federal and state laws governing genetic information and law enforcement access.