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Mississippi Forensic Laboratory awards sole source contract for LC-MS/MS consulting, ToxBox validation, and laboratory consumables

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety, through the Mississippi Forensic Laboratory (MSFL), has awarded a sole source contract to PinPoint Testing, LLC for consulting and validation services supporting the implementation of LC-MS/MS (liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry) methods for drug analysis in blood samples. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi Department of Public Safety (Mississippi Forensic Laboratory) - OEMs and Vendors: - PinPoint Testing, LLC (sole source contractor and ToxBox OEM) - Phenomenex (LC columns, extraction plates) - Waters (chromatography columns) - Mercedes Scientific (vials) - Fisherbrand (vial caps) - Thermo Scientific (robotic reservoirs) - Biotix (reagent reservoirs) - Globe Scientific (transport tubes) - Olympus Plastics (pipet tips) - Biotage (extraction plates) - Products/Services Requested: - ToxBox proprietary analytical solutions and validation plates (various types and part numbers) - Multiple chromatography columns, extraction kits, and laboratory consumables (detailed part numbers and quantities listed below) - Consulting services for method development, instrument optimization (Agilent 6475 systems), method validation, data reporting, and laboratory staff training - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification due to proprietary nature of ToxBox products and need for continuity in laboratory workflows - Services must ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and ASB/ANSI Standard 036 accreditation standards - Onsite and virtual consulting, method transfer, and validation for two Agilent 6475 LC-MS/MS instruments - Delivery of ISO 17025 compliant documentation and staff training certificates - Estimated contract value: $79,260.00

Description

The Mississippi Forensic Laboratory (MSFL) is seeking consulting services both virtual and onsite for the implementation and validation of LC-MS/MS services. The services include providing confirmation methods for the measurement of drugs in blood samples for investigation purposes. The contract involves consultation, development, implementation, and validation of ToxBox products, which are proprietary analytical solutions for drug analysis. The contract term is from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027, with an estimated cost of $79,260.00.

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