1301-26-R-RFIN-00001

The state of Mississippi has issued a sole source procurement notice (Reference Number 1301-26-R-RFIN-00001) for the purchase of 200 LeadSmart3 Standard Kits from EHS Lab, with a solicitation posted on August 18, 2025, and a response deadline of September 8, 2025. This procurement appears to be a direct purchase without competitive bidding, utilizing the sole source procurement method which typically indicates a unique or specialized product requirement. The LeadSmart3 Standard Kits are likely specialized scientific or environmental testing equipment, suggesting potential use in laboratory, environmental monitoring, or public health applications. The procurement timeline indicates a relatively short window for review and response, with approximately three weeks between the posting and submission deadline. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available documentation, sole source procurements generally require justification demonstrating that the specified vendor is the only capable provider of the required equipment or service.

Without additional documentation providing explicit details, the summary is limited in addressing set-aside designations, vendor restrictions, or precise award values. The procurement appears to be a targeted acquisition of 200 specific kits from a single vendor, EHS Lab, which suggests a specialized or proprietary technology solution. The estimated budget and total contract value cannot be definitively determined from the provided information. Potential respondents would need to review the full solicitation documentation to understand any potential restrictions on participation or specific qualifications required. The sole source nature of the procurement implies that no competitive bidding will occur, and the state has predetermined EHS Lab as the sole acceptable vendor for these LeadSmart3 Standard Kits.