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How to respond to the FBI’s DNA Buccal Collection Kits RFI
What the FBI is seeking
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking information from potential vendors about DNA buccal collection kits and related laboratory supplies and support services. The opportunity is listed in Quantico, Virginia.
This is a Request for Information and sources sought notice, not a request for bids or quotes. The FBI is using it for market research and preliminary planning, and is not currently seeking proposals or quotations.
Key date and deadline
The notice was published October 21, 2026. Responses are due November 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
The notice describes responses as voluntary market research. It does not commit the government to a contract, and the FBI will not accept unsolicited proposals or quotations.
Who this opportunity may suit
This RFI may suit businesses that can provide DNA buccal collection kits, related laboratory supplies, or associated support services and can describe relevant experience and expertise.
Small and large businesses are encouraged to respond.
How to access the notice
Click “View original source” above to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.
A free account may be needed to view documents, though many opportunities do not require one. Review the attached document for the RFI details.
Prepare a useful RFI response
Read the attached document closely and organize your response around the products or services you can provide. Clearly describe your relevant experience and expertise, keeping the information specific and easy to assess.
Because this is market research rather than a bid request, focus on giving the FBI useful capability information. Do not treat your response as a proposal or quote, and submit it by the stated deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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