Purchase Sole Source Randox Evidence RABTA Consumables Kits

Mississippi Forensic Laboratory
Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase
Sole source # 3150007069
The Mississippi Forensic Laboratory (MSFL) is seeking to purchase Randox Evidence RABTA
Consumables and Calibrations Kits.
1. Description of the commodity or commodities the MSFL is seeking to procure:
Make and Model: Randox Evidence RABTA Consumables Kits.
Description: Reagents on Evidence and RABTA Analyzer kits.
Cat Number QTY Purchase of Randox Evidence RABTA Price per kit
Consumables (Kits) and commodities
EV4660 30 RABTA Blood Kit $1,650.00
EV4660/B 30 RABTA Blood Calibrator $45.00
EV4660/C 30 RABTA Blood control $45.00
EV4686 30 RABTA Urine Kit $1,650.00
EV4686/B 30 RABTA Urine Calibrator $45.00
EV4686/C 30 RABTA Urine Control $45.00
EV3888 30 Signal Reagent $30.00
EV4610 30 RABTA Wash Buffer $30.00
235901 2 Hamilton 10uL Tips $3,400.00
235948 2 Hamilton 50uL Tips $3,500.00
235647 2 Hamilton 300uL Tips $2,800.00
235905 2 Hamilton 1000uL Tips $2,500.00
Shipping Fee $7,000.00
Total $137,600.00

2. Explanation of why the commodity is the only one that can meet the needs of the
Agency:
The Randox Evidence RABTA consumables are unique for its use of patented Biochip Array
Technology, which allows simultaneous, high-throughput multiplex testing from a single sample.
The core of the RABTA's unique capabilities is its use of biochips. Instead of running one test at
a time, this technology allows for multiplex testing, meaning a single biochip can be used to run
dozens of related tests at once. Without this purchase, the Mississippi Forensic Laboratory
(MSFL) will be unable to complete Forensic Technology casework.
3. Explanation of why the source is the only person or entity that can provide the
required commodity:
Randox is the sole supplier of the RABTA Analyzer and consumables. The Randox RAABTA
consumables are the only kits that function on the Randox Evidence RABTA instruments. All
associated biochip reagent kits are exclusively manufactured by Randox and here are no
secondary distributors. The MS Forensic Laboratory has standardized our toxicology operation
based on biochip array technology. It is forensically important from a scientific standpoint to be
consistent in reporting and confirmation of positives.
4. Explanation of why the amount to be expended for the commodity is reasonable:
Estimated Cost: $137,600.00
The amount for the Evidence RABTA Consumables and Calibrations Kits is consistent with
other types of analyzer kits. All options to obtain the best possible price for the commodities
have been taken.
5. Efforts the Agency went through to obtain the best possible price for the
commodity:
The Mississippi Forensic Laboratory (MSFL) was able to obtain consistent pricing by requesting
a yearly quote for consumables, thereby eliminating unexpected price adjustments from the
vendor throughout the year.
Any person or entity that objects and proposes that the commodity listed is not sole source and
can be provided by another person or entity should submit a written notice to:
Britney Wesley
Procurement Department
3rd Floor, Suite 3600
209 Allen Stuart Drive Pearl, MS 39208

The notice should contain a detailed explanation of why the commodity is not a sole source
procurement, as well as, but not limited to the following information:
Interested Party Information
* Contact Name, Phone Number, and email address
* Company Website URL, if applicable
Objection to Sole Source Justification
* Interested parties must present specific objections to the Sole Source certification,
including, but not limited to the following:
a) A description of the commodity or commodities that Interested Party believes is
comparable to the Randox Evidence RABTA Consumables and Calibrations Kits.
b) A list of sources from which Interested Party's commodity may be procured.
If Interested Party claims that the Randox Evidence RABTA Consumables and Calibrations Kits
are available from a source other than Randox, the objection must contain a written statement
from Randox that the Interested Party is an authorized distributor or reseller of the Randox
Evidence RABTA Consumables and Calibrations Kits.
This information should be provided no later than Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 5:00 pm local
time. Response may be delivered by hand, via regular mail or overnight delivery.
If after a review of the submitted notice and documents, MSFL determines that the commodity in
the proposed sole-source request can be provided by another person or entity, then MSFL will
withdraw the sole source request publication from the procurement portal website and submit the
procurement of the commodity or commodities to an advertised competitive bid process.
If MSFL determines after the review that there is only one (1) source for the required commodity
or commodities, then MSFL will appeal to the Public Procurement Review Board (PPRB).
MSFL will have the burden of proving that the commodity or commodities is only provided by
one (1) source.