1711-25-R-RFIN-00004

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
3150006096
State
Mississippi
Responses due

Opportunity facts

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Opportunity details come from ms.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Mississippi Forensics Laboratory (MSFL) is seeking a sole source procurement of Bode - DNA Convicted Offender Collection Kits through solicitation 1711-25-R-RFIN-00004. The agency intends to purchase 100 specialized DNA collection kits designed for collecting buccal cell samples from convicted felons. Each kit includes multiple components such as a Bode Buccal DNA Collector, Mississippi outer envelope, DNA database collection card, transport pouch with desiccant, collection instructions, ink strip, vinyl gloves, integrity seal, and ink remover. The procurement is specifically for Bode Cellmark Forensics' proprietary kit, which is protected under patent #6840911 and manufactured in an FDA registered facility. Interested parties must submit any objections to the sole source determination by Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 5:00 pm local time to the Procurement Department in Jackson, MS, with the procurement opportunity originally posted on January 29, 2025.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Bode Cellmark Forensics is identified as the sole manufacturer and distributor of these specialized DNA collection kits in the United States, which effectively limits competition for this solicitation. The total procurement value is $39,502.00, which breaks down to $38,502.00 for the kits (priced at $385.02 per kit) and approximately $700-$1,000 for shipping and handling. The sole source justification is based on the product's unique one-step, direct buccal cell collection capabilities and specific design features that maintain chain-of-custody and sample integrity. The kits are intended for use in collecting DNA samples from convicted offenders for forensic and database purposes, with the procurement targeting a specific technical specification that appears to be exclusively met by Bode Cellmark Forensics.

Opportunity text

The Mississippi Forensics Laboratory (MSFL) is seeking to purchase Bode - DNA Convicted Offender Collection Kits.

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DNA CONVICTED OFFENDERS KITS BODE SOLESOURCE 6096.docx DOCX document

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