RANDOX EVIDENCE RABTA CONSUMABLES KITS 3150007069.pdf
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This is a Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase filed by the Mississippi Forensic Laboratory (MSFL) for Randox Evidence RABTA Consumables and Calibrations Kits. The procurement seeks to acquire various consumable products including 30 units each of RABTA Blood Kits, Blood Calibrators, Blood Controls, RABTA Urine Kits, Urine Calibrators, Urine Controls, Signal Reagent, and RABTA Wash Buffer, along with Hamilton pipette tips in multiple volumes (10µL, 50µL, 300µL, and 1000µL) in quantities of two units each. The MSFL justifies the sole source designation based on Randox's exclusive manufacture and supply of consumables compatible with the RABTA Analyzer and its patented Biochip Array Technology, which enables simultaneous multiplex testing from a single sample. Written objections to the sole source certification must be submitted by Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 5:00 pm local time to Britney Wesley in the Procurement Department.
The total estimated cost for this procurement is $137,600.00, including a $7,000.00 shipping fee. The MSFL obtained competitive pricing through yearly quotes to ensure consistent rates and eliminate unexpected vendor price adjustments. Any interested party objecting to the sole source status must provide detailed justification, including a description of comparable commodities, alternative sources, and if claiming availability from another distributor, a written statement from Randox authorizing that distributor or reseller status. Should MSFL determine after review that alternative sources exist, the procurement will be converted to an advertised competitive bid process. If the agency determines only one source exists, the matter will be appealed to the Public Procurement Review Board, with MSFL bearing the burden of proof that the commodity is provided by only one source.
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Mississippi Forensic Laboratory
Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase
Sole source # 3150007069
The Mississippi Forensic Laboratory (MSFL) is seeking to purchase Randox Evidence RABTA
Consumables and Calibrations Kits.
1. Description of the commodity or commodities the MSFL is seeking to procure:
Make and Model: Randox Evidence RABTA Consumables Kits.
Description: Reagents on Evidence and RABTA Analyzer kits.
Cat Number QTY Purchase of Randox Evidence RABTA
Consumables (Kits) and commodities
Price per kit
EV4660 30 RABTA Blood Kit $1,650.00
EV4660/B 30 RABTA Blood Calibrator $45.00
EV4660/C 30 RABTA Blood control $45.00
EV4686 30 RABTA Urine Kit $1,650.00
EV4686/B 30 RABTA Urine Calibrator $45.00
EV4686/C 30 RABTA Urine Control $45.00
EV3888 30 Signal Reagent $30.00
EV4610 30 RABTA Wash Buffer $30.00
235901 2 Hamilton 10uL Tips $3,400.00
235948 2 Hamilton 50uL Tips $3,500.00
235647 2 Hamilton 300uL Tips $2,800.00
235905 2 Hamilton 1000uL Tips $2,500.00
Shipping Fee $7,000.00
Total $137,600.00
2. Explanation of why the commodity is the only one that can meet the needs of the
Agency:
The Randox Evidence RABTA consumables are unique for its use of patented Biochip Array
Technology, which allows simultaneous, high-throughput multiplex testing from a single sample.
The core of the RABTA’s unique capabilities is its use of biochips. Instead of running one test at a time, this technology allows for multiplex testing, meaning a single biochip can be used to run dozens of related tests at once. Without this purchase, the Mississippi Forensic Laboratory
(MSFL) will be unable to complete Forensic Technology casework.
3. Explanation of why the source is the only person or entity that can provide the required commodity:
Randox is the sole supplier of the RABTA Analyzer and consumables. The Randox RAABTA consumables are the only kits that function on the Randox Evidence RABTA instruments. All associated biochip reagent kits are exclusively manufactured by Randox and here are no secondary distributors. The MS Forensic Laboratory has standardized our toxicology operation based on biochip array technology. It is forensically important from a scientific standpoint to be consistent in reporting and confirmation of positives.
4. Explanation of why the amount to be expended for the commodity is reasonable:
Estimated Cost: $137,600.00
The amount for the Evidence RABTA Consumables and Calibrations Kits is consistent with other types of analyzer kits. All options to obtain the best possible price for the commodities have been taken.
5. Efforts the Agency went through to obtain the best possible price for the commodity:
The Mississippi Forensic Laboratory (MSFL) was able to obtain consistent pricing by requesting a yearly quote for consumables, thereby eliminating unexpected price adjustments from the vendor throughout the year.
Any person or entity that objects and proposes that the commodity listed is not sole source and can be provided by another person or entity should submit a written notice to:
Britney Wesley
Procurement Department
3rd Floor, Suite 3600
209 Allen Stuart Drive Pearl, MS 39208
The notice should contain a detailed explanation of why the commodity is not a sole source procurement, as well as, but not limited to the following information:
Interested Party Information
• Contact Name, Phone Number, and email address
• Company Website URL, if applicable
Objection to Sole Source Justification
• Interested parties must present specific objections to the Sole Source certification, including, but not limited to the following:
a) A description of the commodity or commodities that Interested Party believes is comparable to the Randox Evidence RABTA Consumables and Calibrations Kits.
b) A list of sources from which Interested Party’s commodity may be procured.
If Interested Party claims that the Randox Evidence RABTA Consumables and Calibrations Kits are available from a source other than Randox, the objection must contain a written statement from Randox that the Interested Party is an authorized distributor or reseller of the Randox
Evidence RABTA Consumables and Calibrations Kits.
This information should be provided no later than Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 5:00 pm local time. Response may be delivered by hand, via regular mail or overnight delivery.
If after a review of the submitted notice and documents, MSFL determines that the commodity in the proposed sole-source request can be provided by another person or entity, then MSFL will withdraw the sole source request publication from the procurement portal website and submit the procurement of the commodity or commodities to an advertised competitive bid process.
If MSFL determines after the review that there is only one (1) source for the required commodity or commodities, then MSFL will appeal to the Public Procurement Review Board (PPRB).
MSFL will have the burden of proving that the commodity or commodities is only provided by one (1) source.
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