Request for Information - DNA Buccal Collection Kits
- Client
- FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
- Solicitation No.
- 20270753FDDU
- Posted
- 10/22/2026
- Category
- US Federal
- Budget
- —
- NAICS
- 334516
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
- Bryan Lane
- bvlane@fbi.gov
Description
AI GeneratedThe Federal Bureau of Investigation is issuing this Request for Information to conduct market research and identify potential sources capable of providing DNA buccal collection kits. The agency seeks laboratory supplies and support services, and it encourages responses from both small and large businesses. Interested parties must submit capability information voluntarily, as this notice is for preliminary planning purposes only. The provided text does not specify submission methods, deadlines, evaluation criteria, contract terms, or budget details, and the agency is not accepting formal proposals or quotes at this time.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from RFI Buccal Kits Final 2026.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of providing DNA Buccal Collection Kits. The kits will be used to process DNA databasing samples for upload to the National DNA Index System. Both small and large businesses are encouraged to respond.
- Issued by
- FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
- RFI PUBLICATION DATE
- 21 OCTOBER 2026
- RFQ QUESTION DUE DATE
- 2 NOVEMBER 2026, by 3:00 PM, EST
- RFI RESPONSE DATE
- 16 NOVEMBER 2026 by 5:00 PM, EST
- How to submit
- Submission details
- Submit capability statements in PDF, Microsoft Word, or Microsoft Excel format to Contracting Officer Bryan Lane. Limited to 10 pages excluding administrative information.
Scope of work
- Nitrile Gloves, Large, One Pair
- One pre-inked fingerprint pad and two Clean Wipes
- One Data form, Request for National DNA Database Entry Form (FD-936) printed on 100# Tag Stock paper
- One Bode Technology Buccal DNA Collector Device
- One self-adhesive envelope with desiccant packet for drying the collection device
- Instruction sheet for buccal collection
- Colored, non-white, tamper evident, self-adhesive return envelope/package
- Maintenance of a minimum inventory of 100,000 Collection Kits for immediate shipment
Minimum qualifications
- Accredited by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
- Comply with ISO 9000 standards
- Ability to maintain minimum 100,000 Collection Kits in inventory or detail manufacturing timeframe alternatives
Documents to include with the bid
- Capability statement
- Company administrative information including DUNS, UEI, and CAGE Code
- Commerciality details and GSA or Federal Government contract vehicle information
- Technical information and list of capabilities/resources
- Price data (optional, submitted as a separate document)
Official SAM.gov notice
- Solicitation number
- 20270753FDDU
- Agency
- Department of Justice
- Buying office
- Federal Bureau of Investigation › Division 0700
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Nov 16, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Oct 21, 2026
- NAICS
- 334516 · Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Product/service code
- 6640
- Place of performance
- Quantico, VA, 22135
- Contracting contact
- Bryan Lane
bvlane@fbi.gov
7036328071
Read the official notice description
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE; REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI). This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and/or Request for Quote (RFQ). This request for capability information does not constitute an RFP or RFQ and does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is not at this time seeking proposals or quotes, and will not accept unsolicited proposals or quotations. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. This RFI is being used as a Market Research tool for informational purposes and for preliminary planning purposes to identify potential sources that possess the required experience and expertise to provide the required laboratory suppliesand support services. Small and large businesses are encouraged to respond. Please review the attached document.
Source: SAM.gov contract opportunities data (U.S. federal public data).
Incumbent
No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.
Market context
Awards in the same category (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Justice, NAICS 334516, performed in VA
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED INSTRUMENTS LLC15F06726C0000418 · ADVANCED INSTRUMENTS PMA | $42,998 | Apr 30, 2031 |
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| TECAN U.S., INC.15F06726P0000519 · TECAN EQUIPMENT | $287.4K | May 27, 2027 |
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| MALVERN PANALYTICAL INC15F06723P0001623 · SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR PANALYTICAL EMPYREAN XRD S/N: 209563/DY2490 | $122.8K | Apr 17, 2027 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Justice, NAICS 334516, since Oct 1, 2024
895 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION$62.9M
- 2. GOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INC$9.3M
- 3. AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC$5.1M
- 4. TRI-TECH FORENSICS, INC.$3.2M
- 5. ANDE CORP$2.4M
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.
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