NOTICE OF PROPOSED SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE # 0301-01-130 RFX #3150006208.pdf

The document is a Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase from the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), specifically for the Mississippi Public Health Laboratory (MPHL), seeking to purchase specialized testing kits from Hologic. The notice details the procurement of Hologic Aptima test kits for Trichomonas vaginalis, HIV-1, and Hepatitis C testing, with a total annual quantity of 50 tests for Trichomonas, 10 tests for HIV-1, and 6 tests for Hepatitis C. The sole source procurement is planned for a twelve-month period, with notices and objections to be accepted until April 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CST.

The total estimated cost for the kits and reagents is $131,500.00 per year, with the MPHL receiving discounted public health pricing valid through February 8, 2023. Hologic is identified as the sole manufacturer and vendor of these specific test kits, which are the only ones approved for use on the Panther instrument platforms for detecting Trichomonas vaginalis, HIV-1, and Hepatitis C. The procurement document emphasizes that these kits are essential for the laboratory's testing capabilities, allowing for automated walkaway test platforms and the ability to perform multiple tests from a single blood specimen, thereby improving patient care and clinician support.