Arrestee Kits
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, W6QM MICC-FT GORDON, is soliciting proposals for Arrestee Kits, specifically DNA Buccal Swab Collection Kits, for the United States Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory (USACIL). These kits will be distributed to over 900 agencies worldwide. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by February 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of DNA Buccal Swab Collection Kits, which must adhere to detailed technical specifications. Each kit must include a heat-sealed poly bag, kit envelope with specific labeling, instruction sheet, notification card, Privacy Act Statement, information flyer, an EasiCollect+ FTA Card Device (Qiagen catalog WB120472, no substitutes), FTA card envelope with biohazard label and desiccant, nitrile gloves, fingerprint acetate sheet, fingerprint ink remover towelette, and a kit shipping seal. Kits will be stored at the vendor's facility and shipped upon written notice, in multiples of 10, with tracking.
Contract Details
This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies (PSC 6640), under NAICS 334516 (size standard 1000). The proposed period of performance includes a base year from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with four one-year option periods. The contract requires a quantity of 38,000 kits per year, totaling 190,000 kits over the base and all option years, with potential options to increase quantities.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must complete specific blocks (12, 17, 23, 24, 30) of the solicitation form. A prototype kit is required for technical evaluation, including all specified components except customer-provided wording and artwork. Pricing must include on-demand worldwide shipping. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses by reference, including those for item unique identification and Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: February 10, 2026, 10:00 AM
- Offers Due: February 16, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
- Published Date: February 4, 2026
Additional Notes
Vendors must ensure a minimum supply of 5,000 kits is available within 8 weeks of contract start and maintain a minimum of 18 months shelf life for EasiCollect+ FTA Card Devices. Shipments must occur within 2 days of request. Vendors are responsible for tracking and providing shipment details and must provide customer service representatives capable of responding within 24 business hours.