Arrestee Kits

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the original solicitation W9124926QA003, dated 04 Feb 2026.

Key changes include:

• Updating Technical Specifications to reflect a Not-to-Exceed (NTE) quantity of 30,000 Kits.

• Extending the Solicitation Due Date from 16 Feb 2026 to 25 Feb 2026.

• Updating the delivery address for CLINs/SLINs/ELINs 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, and 4001.

• Technical Specifications (NTE quantity adjusted)

• Solicitation Due Date

• Delivery Addresses for multiple CLINs/SLINs/ELINs

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to February 25, 2026.

• The quantity for CLIN 0001 and Option Line Items 1001, 2001, 3001, and 4001 has been reduced from 38,000 kits to 30,000 kits per year.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the technical specifications for a DNA Buccal Swab Collection Kit to be procured by the United States Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory (USACIL). The kits are intended for distribution to approximately 900+ agencies worldwide.

The kit must include the following components:

• Heat-sealed poly bag (8"x12")

• Kit envelope (6"x9" POLY MAILER) with specific printing and labeling requirements, including "Exempt Human Specimen" and a barcode/sequential kit number.

• Kit Instruction sheet/FDA Insert (8 ½"x11", BLUE stock)

• Notification Card (3 ¼” x 4 ½")

• Privacy Act Statement (8 ½” x 11", PINK stock)

• Information Flyer (5 ½” x 8 ½", Bright Orange stock)

• EasiCollect+ FTA Card Device (Qiagen catalog number WB120472, no substitutes)

• FTA Card envelope with biohazard label and desiccant

• Nitrile Gloves (Large, 1 pair)

• Fingerprint Acetate Sheet

• Fingerprint Ink Remover Towelette

• Kit Shipping Seal

• The proposed period of performance is a base year starting April 1, 2026, with 4 option years.

• Pricing is based on a firm, fixed price for a quantity of 38,000 kits per year, with a total of 190,000 kits over all options.

• The contract may include options to increase quantities.

• Vendors must provide one prototype kit for technical evaluation.

• The prototype kit must include all specified components, excluding customer-provided wording and artwork.

• Pricing must include on-demand worldwide shipping via USPS, UPS, FEDEX, or DHL with delivery confirmation.

Not specified in this document.

• Vendors must work with USPS and USACIL to obtain pre-paid Business Reply artwork.
• A minimum supply of 5,000 kits must be available within 8 weeks of the contract start.
• Additional lots require notification from the Contracting Officer.
• EasiCollect+ FTA Card Devices must have a minimum of 18 months remaining shelf life.
• Kits must be stored at the vendor's facility and shipped within 2 days of request.
• Shipments will be in multiples of 10 kits.
• Vendors must track and provide shipment details to USACIL CODIS Branch.
• Vendors must provide customer service representatives and respond to requests within 24 business hours.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, W9124926QA003, is for the procurement of Buccal Swab Collection Kits. The solicitation was issued on February 4, 2026, with an offer due date of February 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

• The primary deliverable is Buccal Swab Collection Kits.

• Kits will be stored at the vendor's stock and shipped upon written notice from the contract office.

• Shipments must be in multiples of 10.

• Shipping confirmation must include shipment date, number of kits shipped, sequential kit numbers, and tracking numbers.

• Unit price is specified as $X.XX/kit for up to 38,000 kits per year.

• Technical Specifications for the kits are referenced.

• The contract is set aside for Small Business.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516, with a size standard of 1000.

• The period of performance for the base year (Item 0001) is from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with a quantity of 38,000 kits.

• Option Line Items 1001, 2001, 3001, and 4001 each cover a subsequent year of performance (2027-2028, 2028-2029, 2029-2030, and 2030-2031 respectively), with each option also for 38,000 kits.

• Pricing arrangement is Firm Fixed Price.

• Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the solicitation form.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.

• Specific clauses related to item unique identification (DFARS 252.211-7003) and Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions (DFARS 252.232-7006) are included.

• This acquisition is a Small Business set-aside.

• Attachment 1 contains the Technical Specifications for the Buccal Swab Kits.