AIX1000 Agglutination Processor Automated Analyzer

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are seeking competitive bids for an AIX1000 Agglutination Processor Automated Analyzer through Solicitation HHS0016431. The procurement is specifically for one laboratory equipment unit to be delivered to the Laboratory Building L-114 at 1100 W. 49th Street in Austin, TX 78756. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) was posted on July 7, 2025, with responses due by July 21, 2025, at 10:30 AM, and an anticipated contract start date of July 22, 2025, expiring on August 31, 2025. Bidders will be evaluated on price, ability to meet specifications, performance delivery requirements, and past vendor performance. The contract requires firm, fixed pricing for the contract term, with potential future price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) at HHSC's discretion. No vendor conference is scheduled, and bidders must submit responses through the HHS Online Bid Room after completing a two-step registration process for the Enterprise Portal.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must complete comprehensive affirmations and certifications, including compliance with Texas state regulations, anti-discrimination laws, E-Verify requirements, and disclosures about business identifiers such as DUNS number and Texas Franchise Tax Number. Historical spend for similar goods is approximately $46,000 for the period of September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025. The contract is subject to appropriations and availability of funds, with no guaranteed volume or usage commitment. Vendors must provide detailed documentation, including the XML Price Sheet and signed solicitation affirmations, and demonstrate compliance with various state and federal regulatory standards. The procurement allows for potential single or multiple awards to achieve the best value for the state, with delivery expected within 14 days after order receipt and shipping terms specified as F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid & Included.