DNA Crime Lab Supplies

The City of Mesa awarded a $60,000 annual contract for DNA crime‑lab supplies to Life Technologies Corp. under a sole‑source procurement. The supplies likely include forensic reagents, kits, and consumables needed by the Mesa Police Department’s DNA laboratory. The award follows a brief 7‑day competition window that received no challengers, after which the city proceeded with the sole‑source award. This contract is modest in size and is targeted at a specialized niche market of forensic laboratory consumables. • Scope: Procurement of forensic DNA laboratory reagents, kits, and related consumables. • Award: Sole‑source to Life Technologies Corp. for $60,000 per year. • Timeline: Notice of Intent (Aug 11 2021), amendment (Aug 12 2021), award (Aug 23 2021).