3150006602 SOLE SOURCE RANDOX EVIDENCE RABTA CONSUMABLES.pdf

This is a sole source procurement document for the Mississippi Crime Laboratory seeking to acquire Randox Evidence RABTA (Rapid Alcohol and Drugs of Abuse Testing) Consumables Kits under solicitation number 1711-26-R-RFIN-00009. The procurement was posted on November 19, 2025, with responses due by December 8, 2025. The solicitation targets specialized forensic testing consumables essential for the Crime Laboratory's ongoing evidence analysis operations, particularly for alcohol and drug testing. The sole source justification is based on equipment compatibility and established quality assurance protocols specific to the laboratory's validated testing methodologies. No competitive bidding process is conducted under this procurement structure, as the technical requirements necessitate direct acquisition from Randox as the sole provider.

The procurement represents a direct, targeted acquisition focused exclusively on maintaining continuity with existing laboratory infrastructure and testing protocols. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. The consumables kits are classified as mission-critical purchases integral to the Crime Laboratory's established evidence analysis capabilities. While precise budget ranges are not detailed in the available materials, the procurement appears focused on specialized, high-value consumables necessary for maintaining forensic testing operations. The award will be made directly to Randox without competitive bidding, reflecting the specialized and proprietary nature of the equipment and consumables involved.