Sole Source Notice for Collection Devices and Reagents. he MSDH proposes to purchase reagents that are EPA approved and FDA approved for a presence/absence test for total coliform and E.coli in drinking water and dairy water for use by MS Public Health La

The Mississippi Department of Health is soliciting sole source procurement for EPA and FDA approved reagents and collection devices designed to perform presence/absence tests for total coliform and E. coli in drinking water and dairy water, specifically for use by Mississippi Public Health Laboratories. The solicitation, numbered 1301-27-R-RFIN-00003, is open for responses until August 24, 2026, and was posted on August 3, 2026, with no set-aside type designated. The procurement is restricted to a single vendor due to the specialized nature of the approved reagents and collection devices required to meet federal regulatory standards. Performance of the contract will occur within the state of Mississippi, supporting public health monitoring efforts across the state’s water systems. Point of contact for inquiries is Cynthia Brasher, reachable by phone at 601-576-7011 or via email at CYNTHIA.BRASHER@MSDH.MS.GOV.