Sole Source Purchase for QuantiFERON‑TB Gold Plus Reagents

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is issuing a sole‑source procurement to acquire FDA‑approved QuantiFERON‑TB Gold Plus (QFT‑Plus) testing kits and related reagents for the Mississippi Public Health Laboratory (MPHL). The purchase includes 40 test kits, 30 control kits, 40 QFT‑Plus II kits, 30 QFT‑Plus II control kits, and 80 QFT‑Plus tubes, with a total estimated cost of approximately $121,160. The solicitation is open for objections until November 9, 2026, after which the department will either proceed with the sole‑source award or move to a competitive bid if a valid alternative is presented. • Product: QuantiFERON‑TB Gold Plus (US) 50‑test kits, controls, and tubes. • Quantity: 40 test kits, 30 controls, 40 QFT‑Plus II kits, 30 QFT‑Plus II controls, 80 tube sets. • Total estimated spend: ~$121 K. • Deadline for objections/queries: November 9, 2026 10:00 a.m. CST. • Contact: Cynthia Brasher, Purchasing Department, (601) 576‑7011, [email protected]. • Sole‑source justification: MSDH asserts only one source (QIAGEN) supplies the required FDA‑approved reagents.