The Mississippi Forensic Laboratory (MSFL) is seeking to procure professional Forensics Service in managing and delivering forensics, biometrics, identity intelligence services.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety, through the Mississippi Forensic Laboratory, has entered into a sole source professional services agreement with SNA International, LLC to provide forensics, biometrics, and identity intelligence services. The primary objective of this contract is to provide specialized staffing to build capacity and permanently reduce critical backlogs in firearms and seized drugs testing. The scope of work includes the provision of five forensic scientists, specifically Senior Controlled Substance Analysts and Controlled Substance Analysts, to maintain laboratory operations and improve turnaround times. The agreement also encompasses support for toxicology, tool mark identification, and chemistry-based forensic consulting, requiring expertise in Justice Trax and adherence to MSFL standards. The contract is valued at $2,521,382.40 over a three-year period of performance, running from December 20, 2026, to December 19, 2029. SNA International was selected as the sole source provider based on its unique dual CMMI and ISO certifications, historical knowledge of MSFL procedures, and specialized vetting and competency testing processes. The agreement is governed by the Public Procurement Review Board rules and requires the contractor to maintain professional liability insurance of at least one million dollars per occurrence. Payments are processed electronically via the State Electronic Funds Transfer System, with a tiered labor cost structure that includes a 3% annual escalation for the second and third years.