Opportunity Summary
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Mississippi Forensics Laboratory, has posted a proposed sole-source purchase for RANDOX Biochip Array “Evidence” Analyzer Kits and associated commodities under Smart No. 1711-27-R-RFIN-00002 / RFx 3150006971. The current Mississippi procurement record is Open.
The Mississippi Forensics Laboratory notice states that the requested system and consumables support multiplex forensic toxicology screening using Randox chemiluminescent biochip array technology. The notice describes quantitative testing through a nine-point calibration curve and detection of a broad range of drugs, metabolites, synthetic cannabinoids and designer drugs.
Proposed Purchase
The official notice lists a proposed purchase total of $251,518.80. Listed commodities include DoA Ultra Blood Kits, blood calibration and control materials, DoA Ultra Urine Kits, urine calibration and control materials, signal reagent, wash solution, displacement fluid and shipping.
Deadline and Response Method
Written objections to the sole-source determination are due September 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM local time. The controlling notice does not require Atlas to infer a separate time-zone abbreviation because it expressly uses “local time.” Objections may be submitted by hand delivery, regular mail or overnight delivery to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety Procurement Department in Pearl, Mississippi.
An objection must provide a detailed explanation of why the proposed sole-source purchase should not proceed, identify the interested party and company website, identify the specific comparable commodity, explain how it meets the Mississippi Forensics Laboratory’s needs, and provide supporting sources. If an objector contends that the specified Randox kits are available through another source, the notice requires a written statement from Randox confirming that the objector is an authorized distributor or reseller.
Atlas Assessment
Atlas Opportunity Score: 20/100. N9+ Fit Score: 0/100. Dr. Miltie/QC direct-vendor fit: 0/100. This is a proprietary forensic toxicology sole-source notice tied to Randox’s existing technology and consumables, not a general healthcare grant or open diagnostic-equipment competition. Atlas has no verified basis to represent the N9+ or QC Healthcare as equivalent to the named Randox technology, and no verified Randox distributor or reseller authorization exists for Dr. Miltie.
No objection or vendor response should be submitted unless a real alternative supplier can truthfully satisfy the notice’s technical and authorization requirements. Monitor the official Mississippi DPS and DFA records for amendments, withdrawal, competitive rebid, award or status change.
Official Sources
Mississippi DFA procurement record