Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Mississippi State Department of Health – Genetic Services is seeking to establish a contract for the purpose of selecting a qualified laboratory for the right to provide newborn screening laboratory testing and reporting services for Mississippi birthed newborns. This short-term followup process assist in the identification of certain serious or life-threatening conditions that may cause organ damage, developmental delay, or death if left undiagnosed and untreated. It is understood that any contract resulting from this solicitation requires approval by the Public Procurement Review Board. If any contract is not approved by the Public Procurement Review Board, it is void and no payment shall be made.