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NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories

US National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Office of Justice Programs, U › S › Department of Justice grant open #O-NIJ-2025-172604
Response due Jun 03, 2026 · 00:00 UTC

Summary

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is soliciting research and evaluation proposals focused on the testing and interpretation of physical evidence in publicly funded forensic laboratories. This is a federal grant opportunity under NIJ's FY2025 funding cycle. The work is expected to advance scientific methods, standards, and practices within the publicly funded forensic laboratory community. The opportunity is posted on Grants.gov and is open for submissions from May 1 through June 3, 2026.

How they evaluate

Submission: Grants.gov federal grants portal (O-NIJ-2025-172604)

Risks & flags

  • Opportunity number references FY2025 but open/close dates are in 2026 — possible mislabeling or delayed publication worth verifying
  • Minimal detail provided (synopsis only, not a full solicitation) — full requirements and evaluation criteria are not yet available

Market context

inferred from NAICS
R&D in Physical, Engineering, Life Sciences (except Nanotech & Biotech)
NAICS 541715
US market size
$95B
Typical award
$100K – $50M+
Typical buyers
DoDNSFNIHNASADOE
Commonly required
DCAA-compliant accountingITARCMMC L2
Other Scientific & Technical Consulting Services
NAICS 541690
US market size
$22B
Typical award
$50K – $10M
Typical buyers
DOENASADoD
Commonly required
ISO 90018(a)
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