Description
The Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory is seeking qualified vendors to provide a comprehensive suite of forensic DNA testing and validation services for law‑enforcement evidence. The contract will cover routine case‑work DNA STR, Y‑STR, mitochondrial DNA, animal DNA, bone extraction, forensic genealogy, database processing, and related statistical reporting, with defined turnaround times (routine 60 days, priority 1 5 days, priority 2 10 days). Vendors must hold ANAB/ISO‑IEC 17025 accreditation, have capacity to process ≥ 200 case‑work samples and ≥ 500 database samples per month, and be able to supply mock reports, validation plans, and expert testimony as needed. The award will be a multi‑contract, rolling‑enrollment ID‑based pool, initially for up to two years with four one‑year renewal options (maximum six years). Minimum 1 % of contract spend must be allocated to certified Supplier Diversity Program partners, and a prompt‑payment discount is required.
• Provide full‑service forensic DNA analysis (STR, Y‑STR, mtDNA, animal DNA, bone, cartridge‑casing, etc.) and statistical reporting.
• Meet strict turnaround‑time commitments (5‑day, 10‑day, 60‑day) and capacity thresholds (≥ 200 case‑work & ≥ 500 database samples per month).
• Submit required certifications (ANAB/ISO‑IEC 17025), insurance, SDP plan, prompt‑pay discount, and three business references; optional value‑added services are scored.