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This Solicitation opportunity from Texas was posted on June 10, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Lab DNA Outsourcing

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405-25R0016527State & Local

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The Department of Public Safety in Texas is seeking external support to address a significant backlog in DNA analysis caused by overwhelming demand beyond its current laboratory capacity. This solicitation, identified as 405-25R0016527, is aimed at outsourcing short tandem repeat (STR) DNA analysis services for forensic evidence collected by state and local law enforcement agencies. The laboratories managed by DPS handle a high volume of criminal case evidence, and the resulting delays have created a critical need for additional analytical capabilities to reduce processing times and support timely justice outcomes. Responses to this solicitation must be submitted by October 15, 2025, and the work is expected to be performed across various locations within Texas. Primary contact for inquiries is Daniel Ashby, reachable via email or phone provided in the solicitation details.

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Texas DPS seeks external labs for STR DNA analysis to reduce backlog, with bids due October 15, 2025, across Texas.

Agency

Texas → Department of Public Safety

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

TX, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(12)

CJIS Security Addendum and Certifications

PDFsecurity-addendum

Application for Texas Identification Number AP-152

PDFapplication-form

Texas Direct Deposit Authorization Form

PDFform

ESBD_453818 Information and Certifications Form

PDFinformation-and-certifications-form

Vendor Exceptions Form for DPS Standard Terms and Conditions

PDFvendor-exceptions-form

DPS Standard Terms and Conditions FY 2025

PDFcontract-document

Texas DPS RFQ 405-25R0016527 Lab DNA Outsourcing

PDFrfq

HUB Subcontracting Plan for Texas DPS Professional Services Contract

PDFhub-subcontracting-plan

DPS Online Bid Room Vendor Exhibit

PDFspecial-notice

ESBD_453818_1759254005132_SOL_ADD_1_405 25R0016527_992.26 961.50.pdf

PDF

ESBD_453818_1759253969063_SOL_EXH_F.9_Mandatory Pricing Schedule.xlsx

XLSX

Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification W-9

PDFother

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AgencyTexas → Department of Public Safety
Contacts1 person available
OfficeTX, USA
Organization / Agency
Texas → Department of Public Safety
Office AddressTX, USA

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DPS operates forensic crime laboratories throughout the state and DPS personnel in those laboratories examine evidence from criminal investigations for state and local law enforcement agencies, including short tandem repeat (STR) deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) analysis. DPS’s crime laboratories receives more DNA evidence than it currently has the capacity to analyze, and a large backlog of cases has accumulated.

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