Supply of Gamma-Irradiated Colilert Reagents for Water Testing

The contract seeks the manufacture and supply of EPA-approved, gamma-irradiated Colilert reagents specifically designed for presence/absence testing of total coliform and E. coli in drinking water, ensuring compliance with federal safety standards for municipal water systems. The reagents must be produced under strict quality controls to maintain efficacy and consistency, with gamma irradiation serving as a critical step to ensure sterility and eliminate microbial contamination prior to use in field testing environments. Delivery schedules, packaging requirements, and documentation for regulatory compliance will be essential components of the supplier’s obligations. This is a subcontract opportunity posted by the Mississippi Department of Health under NAICS code 325412, which pertains to pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing. Responses are due by August 24, 2026, and the work is intended to support state-level water quality monitoring programs across Mississippi. While specific quantities and delivery timelines are not detailed in the provided data, the supplier must be prepared to meet consistent demand for a testing reagent that is critical to public health protection. The contract does not designate a set-aside classification and requires adherence to all applicable EPA and state regulations governing water testing reagents.