HHS0013590-2 STD/HIV testing supplies

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is issuing a 5-year contract for the procurement of STD/HIV testing supplies, including Syphilis Health Check Test Kits and controls. The contract will be utilized by DSHS as well as various jurisdictions in Travis County and the City of Austin. The solicitation, Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. HHS0013590-2, was posted on August 16, 2023, and responses are due by September 7, 2023. The contract will be awarded to the bidder that provides the best value to the state based on factors such as ability to meet product specifications and delivery requirements, in addition to pricing. The IFB includes detailed technical specifications, delivery terms, and reporting requirements for the successful contractor.

The solicitation includes Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting plan requirements, with a HUB utilization goal of 21.1% for commodities. Respondents must demonstrate good faith efforts to utilize HUBs in subcontracting opportunities. The contract does not appear to have any set-aside designations, and the solicitation is open to respondents located in the United States. No incumbent vendor information or budget range details are provided in the available documents.