Opportunity Overview
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Mississippi Forensics Laboratory, has posted a sole-source notice for professional forensic staffing and laboratory support under Smart Number 1711-27-R-RFIN-00001 / RFx 3150006970. The official Mississippi procurement record shows the notice as Open, with the submission deadline October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The state procurement landing page does not separately label a time zone.
Proposed Sole-Source Provider and Contract Value
The official Sole Source Determination identifies SNA International, LLC as the proposed sole-source provider. The contemplated contract term is three years, and the official unexecuted contract states an estimated, not-to-exceed amount of $2,521,382.40. The contract schedule runs from no earlier than December 20, 2026 through December 19, 2029.
Scope
The official documents describe staffing and laboratory operations intended to increase forensic capacity and reduce backlogs. The planned staffing includes five forensic scientists, with work concentrated in areas including firearms and controlled-substance chemistry. The contract requires daily on-site staffing during Mississippi Forensics Laboratory business hours and includes process-improvement and forensic laboratory support functions.
Sole-Source Basis
The Mississippi DPS determination cites SNA International’s forensic-science experience, relevant certifications and quality systems, prior knowledge of Mississippi Forensics Laboratory processes, JusticeTrax experience, specialized subject-matter expertise, and established screening and competency practices. The agency’s market analysis also references federal schedule research and comparable forensic laboratory work.
Objection Process
This is not an open competitive grant or ordinary bid. The official Sole Source Determination states that a party objecting to the sole-source determination must timely submit an objection to both the agency and the Mississippi Public Procurement Review Board and explain why the identified service or provider is not properly sole-sourced. The objection must identify the agency, proposed provider, RFIN, publication date, and valid contact information. Interested parties should rely on the current official notice and determination for exact filing instructions and deadlines.
Atlas Analysis
N9+ Fit Score: 0/100. This procurement is for specialized forensic laboratory staffing and analytical services. It does not establish a remote examination, telehealth, digital-health, or N9+ acquisition pathway.
Dr. Miltie / QC Healthcare direct-vendor fit: 0/100 — No Bid. The controlling sole-source determination names SNA International, LLC and relies on specialized forensic staffing qualifications and experience. Atlas has no verified basis to assert that Dr. Miltie or QC Healthcare can satisfy this requirement or displace the named sole-source provider. No direct submission, applicant outreach, CRM pursuit, or WorkDrive pursuit folder is being advanced.
Atlas Action
Maintain this as the canonical Atlas record for RFx 3150006970. Monitor the official procurement record for an objection, amendment, withdrawal, status change, competitive reopening, or award. Reevaluate only if the controlling state record materially changes.
Official Source
Mississippi procurement record for RFx 3150006970
Atlas last verified this opportunity on September 19, 2026.