STaCS Database License/ DFSC

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The United States Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory (USACIL) is designated as the CODIS program manager for the Department of Defense. The DNA Database Division of the USACIL is responsible for analyzing DNA samples collected from military convicted offenders and arrestees. To efficiently manage, track, and process over 25,000 offender samples each year, the Division utilizes a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) known as the Sample Tracking and Control System (STaCS). This software is essential for maintaining compliance with FBI’s Quality Assurance Standards for DNA Databasing Laboratories and ISO/IEC 17025. STACS DNA Inc., doing business as InVita Healthcare Technologies, has been awarded a sole-source contract to provide support and maintenance for this critical software. Work Details The contractor shall provide technical support and maintenance for the STaCS software currently in use at the USACIL’s DNA Database Division. The services include: - Helpdesk phone support - Software updates - Virtual support for troubleshooting - Software bug fixes, error corrections, and workarounds. The contractor must ensure that all services meet the performance objectives outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), including: 1. Maintenance consisting of helpdesk phone support, software updates, and possibly virtual support for troubleshooting. - Performance Threshold: 100% - Method of Surveillance: Periodic Inspection 2. Provision of software bug fixes, error corrections, and workarounds. - Performance Threshold: 100% - Method of Surveillance: Periodic Inspection Period of Performance The period of performance shall be for one (1) year from June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027. Place of Performance The work will be performed at the United States Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory.