Bid guide
How to bid on DNA Laboratory Services for LA County Sheriff
What the agency is buying
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is looking for qualified laboratories to provide DNA testing services on an as-needed basis. These services will be provided under Master Agreements with the County. This is an opportunity for specialized forensic DNA labs to work with a major law enforcement agency.
The Department needs labs capable of specific DNA testing, including Short Tandem Repeat (STR) kits, male-specific STR (Y-STR) kits, and the use of probabilistic genotyping software like STRmixTM. The ability to perform mitochondrial DNA testing is also desirable.
Key dates and deadlines
This Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) was initially released on November 9, 2021. While there was an initial Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) due date of December 17, 2021, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, this solicitation is continuous. Responses are accepted on a rolling basis.
SOQs submitted after the initial due date may be reviewed at a later time to determine if they meet the required qualifications. The solicitation will remain open until the Department's needs are met.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is for highly specialized DNA testing laboratories. To qualify, your lab must have ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation from ANAB or A2LA, and comply with FBI DNA quality assurance standards.
Vendors must also demonstrate at least three consecutive years of forensic criminal DNA testing experience, including the successful completion of at least 120 post-accreditation forensic criminal DNA cases. You will need to provide at least three references from government law enforcement crime laboratories to verify this experience.
How to respond
To access the full details and documents for this solicitation, click the 'View original source' link. This will take you directly to the bid card on the LA County portal. From there, click on the solicitation number to view all public details and download necessary documents.
Once you have reviewed the solicitation, prepare and submit your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) as directed in the document. Ensure your response addresses all minimum mandatory qualifications and includes all required affirmations and documentation.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review all minimum mandatory qualifications. Provide clear and concise evidence for each requirement, especially regarding your lab's accreditation, compliance with FBI standards, and specific testing capabilities. Include all requested documentation, such as accreditation certificates and audit reports.
Pay close attention to the experience requirements, specifically the three years of forensic criminal DNA testing and the 120 post-accreditation cases. Ensure your provided references from government law enforcement crime laboratories are accurate and can verify your experience. Clearly affirm your lab's capabilities for STR kits, Y-STR kits, and the use of STRmixTM probabilistic genotyping software as specified.
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.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from LA County Sheriff; the original posting controls.