Request for Information - Short Tandem Repeat Typing of Unidentified Human Remains
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 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Procurement Section, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Short Tandem Repeat (STR) Typing of Unidentified Human Remains. This RFI is for market research purposes to gather information from companies capable of providing these services, which will help the FBI formulate future requirements and potential acquisition strategies. This is not a request for proposal or a commitment to award a contract. Responses are due by May 22, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The FBI is seeking information from vendors capable of performing STR typing of human DNA from calcified tissues (e.g., skeletal elements) of unidentified human remains. Key requirements include:
- Using validated/accredited procedures and an NDIS-approved autosomal STR DNA testing kit.
- Providing all standard operating (SOP) and quality system documents for review.
- Achieving a minimum throughput of 200 samples per month.
- Not consuming samples without prior permission and contacting the FBI Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for sample resolution.
- Assigning unique identifiers to each element tested.
- Reporting monthly progress, including curated DNA profile information in tabular form.
Preferred specifications include experience isolating and typing human DNA from challenging samples (bones, teeth) and the ability to provide an on-site demonstration of the sample processing workflow.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought (for planning purposes only)
- Set-Aside: None specified (open to small and large businesses for market research)
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Questions Due: May 8, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published: April 23, 2026
- Place of Performance: Quantico, VA 22135
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties are requested to submit capability statements, limited to eight (8) pages, by the due date. Responses should be Unclassified (U) material only. Proprietary information must be clearly marked on a page-by-page basis. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. Responses will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement and will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Bryan Lane Email: bvlane@fbi.gov Phone: 703-632-8071 Address: FBI Academy Complex, 1 Range Road, Hogan's Alley, Building 21B, Quantico, Virginia, 22135