Contract Amendment for Forensic Casework Kits
February 17, 2026
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The Frame
This action ensures the continued supply of specialized testing kits required for the Medical Examiner to perform forensic investigations.
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Medical Examiner
The office receives continued access to forensic supplies necessary for their operations.
Life Technologies Corporation
The company continues its contractual relationship with the local government to supply forensic kits.
Last recorded activity February 17, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The document is a fourth amendment to an existing agreement with Life Technologies Corporation.
- The contract is for the procurement of casework kits under the Applied Biosystems brand.
- The item is classified as a 'Purchasing Delegated Item'.
- The Medical Examiner is the department responsible for the request.
- The file was introduced on September 22, 2025.
- The status of the item is 'Passed'.
Why It Matters
This action ensures the continued supply of specialized testing kits required for the Medical Examiner to perform forensic investigations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are casework kits used for?
Is this a new contract?
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Recurring Procurement
The use of a 'fourth amendment' indicates a long-term, ongoing reliance on a specific vendor for forensic supplies.
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy5Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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