When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 3, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $4,900,000.

It was issued by Bureau of Justice Assistance. The work is located in United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Forensic DNA laboratory services provider. Experience supporting accredited, publicly funded forensic laboratories. Expertise in DNA technology and backlog reduction. Experience processing arrestee DNA samples and booking-environment workflows. Demonstrated ability to improve sample turnaround times and disposition processes.

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Overview

Healthcare Services, Wellness & Biotech

United StatesPosted: September 25, 2026Deadline: November 3, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Washington, DC is seeking DNA capacity enhancement services to reduce forensic laboratory backlogs, improve sample processing, and accelerate the period between collection and disposition.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a state government, county government, city or township government, special district government, or public/state-controlled institution of higher education
Must own, control, or operate a crime laboratory or laboratory system
Must submit a signed and completed DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program Eligibility Certification form
Must submit a Program Income Declaration
Must provide proof of DNA laboratory accreditation
Category 2 applicants must provide an MOU or Letter of Support if they are not the entity that will operate the Rapid DNA instrument
Must be registered in SAM.gov
Must submit application via Grants.gov and JustGrants by the specified deadlines

BUDGET

Verified

$4,900,000

CONTRACT DURATION

24 months

TIMELINE

September 23rd, 2026: NOFO Release Date

October 10th, 2026: Deadline to begin SAM.gov registration/renewal

November 3rd, 2026: Grants.gov deadline for SF-424

November 10th, 2026: JustGrants deadline for full application

January 1st, 2027: Expected award period start date

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Bureau of Justice Assistance

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Washington, DC seeks vendor support to provide DNA capacity enhancement services aimed at reducing forensic DNA backlogs. The initiative is intended to increase the capacity of accredited, publicly funded forensic DNA laboratories to process eligible samples through the use of DNA technology.

Services should also support an increase in the number of qualifying arrestee DNA samples uploaded within the booking environment and help reduce the time between DNA collection and final disposition. Vendors should be able to support laboratory processing improvements and efficient DNA sample workflows.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 3, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $4,900,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Bureau of Justice Assistance. The work is located in United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Forensic DNA laboratory services provider
Experience supporting accredited, publicly funded forensic laboratories
Expertise in DNA technology and backlog reduction
Experience processing arrestee DNA samples and booking-environment workflows
Demonstrated ability to improve sample turnaround times and disposition processes

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