1301-25-R-RFIN-00016

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is pursuing a sole source procurement for microbiological testing reagents through Request for Proposal #3150006286, specifically targeting the Public Health Laboratory's Environmental Microbiology Section. The procurement focuses on acquiring specialized testing products from Idexx Laboratories, including WP200I Gamma Irrad Colliert, WV120SBST-200 Vessels, and WHPC-100 HPC Simple Multi Dose kits designed for total coliform and E. coli presence/absence testing in drinking and dairy water. The procurement requires EPA and FDA-approved reagents that meet stringent environmental and health testing standards, with the primary objective of maintaining laboratory certification and ensuring compliance with federal guidelines. Key deliverables include a comprehensive suite of microbiological testing reagents that will enable precise water quality analysis. The solicitation is open from May 7, 2025, with all notices and potential objections to be submitted by May 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. CST. Evaluation will be based on the vendor's ability to provide unique, approved testing reagents that meet specific governmental health and environmental testing requirements.

The procurement appears to be a non-restricted sole source opportunity without explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Idexx Laboratories is the sole identified vendor, with the MSDH determining they are the exclusive supplier of the required EPA and FDA-approved reagents for this specific testing methodology. The total procurement value is $310,883.40, covering a range of product quantities from 1 to 480 kits across eight different product lines. The pricing structure is valid from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and includes all shipping costs with applicable discounts applied. If no alternative sources are identified during the procurement process, the MSDH will seek validation from the Public Procurement Review Board to confirm the single-source procurement. The procurement supports critical public health infrastructure by ensuring the Mississippi Public Health Laboratory can continue conducting essential water quality testing with scientifically validated and government-approved reagents.