Description
The Department of Public Safety is requesting bids for three units from the two FBI NDIS approved systems for DNA profile generation and analysis. One is the Applied Biosystems RapidHIT ID system, and the other is the ANDE Rapid DNA System. Both systems will facilitate Crime Laboratory operations in Texas. The contract term is five years, with the option to extend for an additional six months. The contractor will be required to provide maintenance and support services, including diagnostics, repair, and software upgrades. The contractor must also provide a transition plan in the event that the contract is awarded to a new contractor or if the Department of Public Safety decides to perform the work itself. Key aspects of the job include:
• Providing FBI-approved Rapid DNA instruments for CODIS/NDIS use
• Generating DNA profiles suitable for enrollment into CODIS/NDIS during the booking process
• Operating under FBI-established Rapid DNA Booking Station standards
• Maintaining compliance with FBI Quality Assurance Standards and CODIS laboratory accreditation requirements
• Providing validated cartridges/chips and system software versions approved by NDIS for reference mouth swabs
• Supporting DPS crime laboratory operations by ensuring compatibility with CODIS workflows, security requirements, and data integrity standards