MPHL Balance Calibration/Weight Certification

The contract seeks to procure services for annual balance calibrations and weight certifications at the Mississippi Public Health Laboratory (MPHL). These services are critical to ensure accurate weighing of media, chemicals, and compounds used in laboratory testing, supporting compliance with CLIA and FDA regulatory standards. The scope also includes re-certification of weights every three years, which act as calibration standards, and calibration of NIST thermometers to maintain reliable and nationally traceable measurements. The work is to be performed in Mississippi, with the solicitation posted in February 2026, and responses due by the end of that month. The contract includes standard required clauses mandated by Mississippi state law, covering legal compliance, funding contingencies, non-discrimination, use of electronic payments, E-Verify employment eligibility verification, and insurance requirements to ensure contractor responsibility and risk management. Additionally, optional clauses addressing issues such as subcontracting limits, antitrust rights, confidentiality, and claims procedures may be incorporated based on agency discretion. The contract is managed by the Public Health Laboratory in Jackson, MS, with primary and secondary points of contact provided for administrative and procurement coordination. This solicitation aims to maintain high-quality laboratory calibration standards essential for regulatory adherence and accurate public health testing operations.