RFX-3150006087 SOLE SOURCE GOLD STANDARD, CORP..pdf

This is a Sole Source Determination and Maintenance Agreement between the Mississippi Public Health Department (MSDH) and Gold Standard Diagnostics, Corp for preventative services, parts, reagents, and software for the AIX1000 system. The agreement has a 5-year term from May 2025 to May 2026, with Gold Standard Diagnostics being designated as the sole manufacturer and sole certified service vendor for the AIX1000 system. The service agreement includes telephone/online support Monday-Friday 6AM-5PM PST, three emergency repair service visits, one annual preventative maintenance visit, and priority scheduling for service requests.

The anticipated contract amount is $41,250.00, with the value of a new instrument being $71,417.00. The maintenance service agreement represents 11% of the cost of purchasing a new instrument. The agreement includes a daily rate of $3,750.00 for instrument service and an annual service agreement cost of $37,500.00, which has been discounted from the list price of $40,000.00. The sole source determination was made because Gold Standard Diagnostics is the only manufacturer that can provide installation, operational and performance qualifications for the AIX1000 system while maintaining compliance with CMS CLIA regulations.