DPS is purchasing buccal swabs for the crime lab division.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has awarded a contract to The Bode Technology Group Inc. for the procurement of buccal swabs and related sampling materials for the crime lab division. The contract, identified by the reference number 25P0018400, was executed on August 6, 2025, and covers various medical sampling and preparation products categorized under multiple UNSPSC codes, including bandage applicators, cotton/fiber balls, fiber-tipped sticks, skin preparation wipes, and applicator sticks.

The contract specifically leverages NIGP Code 47527, which encompasses cotton and rayon surgical supplies such as applicators, balls, padding, swabs, and related medical collection implements. While specific contract value details are not provided in the source documentation, the award appears focused on supplying specialized forensic and medical collection tools to support the crime laboratory's operational requirements. The Bode Technology Group Inc. will serve as the prime contractor for this Texas state government procurement, delivering critical sampling equipment to support forensic evidence collection processes.