Mississippi State Department of Health Public Health Emergency Preparedness Exercise and Training Support Service - 1301-27-R-IFBD-00009 / RFx #3160008357 (2026)
Mississippi State Department of HealthState · Jackson, MS- Due
- Dec 1, 2026
- 29 days left
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Patricia Youngblood
- (601) 359-3499
The 30-second brief
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) seeks contractor support to develop, coordinate, plan, conduct, and evaluate preparedness exercises and partner engagement activities under the CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The scope of services includes planning 2 partner meetings, developing and executing 3 HSEEP-compliant Tabletop Exercises (TTXs) and 2 Full-Scale Exercises (FSEs), providing training development and delivery support, comprehensive exercise evaluation, and after-action reporting and improvement planning. Bids are due by December 1, 2026, at 3:00 pm CST, via the MSDH OpenGov Procurement portal. The contract term is anticipated from January 6, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with award based on the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
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Summary
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) seeks contractor support to develop, coordinate, plan, conduct, and evaluate preparedness exercises and partner engagement activities under the CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
The scope of services includes planning 2 partner meetings, developing and executing 3 HSEEP-compliant Tabletop Exercises (TTXs) and 2 Full-Scale Exercises (FSEs), providing training development and delivery support, comprehensive exercise evaluation, and after-action reporting and improvement planning. Bids are due by December 1, 2026, at 3:00 pm CST, via the MSDH OpenGov Procurement portal. The contract term is anticipated from January 6, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with award based on the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest cost bid from a responsive and responsible bidder meeting minimum qualifications
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Registration with Mississippi Secretary of State
- Instructor Certification(s)
- Resume
- Redacted copy of submittal
- Confirmation of Non-Collusion
- Contingent Arrangements certification
- IFB Confirmation
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/msdh
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Jackson, Mississippi
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Mississippi State Department of Health?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 1, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/msdh. For questions, contact Patricia Youngblood.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Mississippi State Department of Health in MS, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Patricia Youngblood at (601) 359-3499. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest cost bid from a responsive and responsible bidder meeting minimum qualifications" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Mississippi State Department of Health?
All active and historical solicitations from Mississippi State Department of Health are tracked and searchable. As a state agency, Mississippi State Department of Health regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 1, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Registration with Mississippi Secretary of State, Instructor Certification(s), Resume, Redacted copy of submittal, Confirmation of Non-Collusion, Contingent Arrangements certification, IFB Confirmatio. Review the full document from Mississippi State Department of Health for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Jackson, Mississippi. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.