NIGP 94852: Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative

NIGP 94852 Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative, an Item code, encompasses the procurement and manufacturing of medical devices and materials used in newborn screening programs operated by state health departments. State and local governments use this code to solicit printing, manufacturing, and assembly of specialized blood specimen collection devices, screening forms, and related medical materials that support early detection and intervention for newborn health conditions. The purchasing landscape includes state health departments and their purchasing agents, which serve as the primary issuing bodies for these highly specialized medical procurement activities. Vendors must meet stringent regulatory requirements including FDA compliance for medical devices, current good manufacturing practice standards, and demonstrated experience in medical device production and quality assurance.

Texas Department of State Health Services, through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, recently posted IFB HHS0017275 on July 8, 2026, requesting bids for printing and manufacturing of newborn screening blood specimen collection devices with a response deadline of July 29, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Central Time. The solicitation covers two product lines—Medicaid-NBS3 devices (estimated 422,400 units for fiscal year 2027) and Paid-NBS4 forms (354,000 units)—each comprising seven-part interleaved medical form packages with bilingual parent information, demographic collection, filter paper components, and protective covers. Bidders must submit firm, fixed pricing and demonstrate a minimum of two years of relevant experience with three verifiable references for similar work within the preceding two years. The contract term runs from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with four optional one-year renewals. A historical reference value of $870,173 for the September 2023 through March 2026 period provides budgetary context. Delivery occurs in two shipments—211,200 Medicaid and 177,000 Paid devices each by February 1, 2027 and July 1, 2027—with compliance required under the Texas HUB Program for any identified subcontracting opportunities.