Sole Source Purchase: Clear Labs Kits and Reagents for Whole Genome Sequencing

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) intends to purchase Clear Labs kits and reagents to perform Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) using the Clear Dx system. This system is essential for uploading test results to the national PulseNet database for foodborne illness outbreak detection and for monitoring SARS-CoV-2 mutations and variants within the Mississippi population. The Clear Dx system requires specific kits and reagents manufactured and distributed exclusively by Clear Labs, making them the sole source for this procurement. The MSDH receives over 1000 foodborne specimens annually for WGS testing and requires an ample supply of these kits to meet the seven-day turnaround time for results. The estimated cost for the kits and reagents is $221,872.00, with an additional $4,200.00 for shipping and handling, totaling $226,072.00.