HHS0014217 Reagent V3. O Auto Bundle SARS-CoV-2

Summary of State and Local Contract Opportunity:

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a Blanket Purchase Order for Reagent V3.0 Automation Bundle for SARS-CoV-2 testing. The procurement is applicable to Travis County and the City of Austin. The IFB is seeking 12 units of the WGS SARS-COV-2 Reagent V3.0 and Automation Bundle, with a line item for shipping/handling/freight charges. The anticipated contract start date is February 21, 2023, and the response deadline is February 12, 2024, at 10:30 AM Central Time. No vendor conference or site visit is scheduled. Pricing provided must be firm, fixed prices for the initial term of the contract, with potential adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. There are no historically underutilized business (HUB) subcontracting requirements, but HUB participation is encouraged.

The solicitation includes extensive affirmations and certifications that respondents must provide, including compliance with state and federal requirements related to cybersecurity, data security, abortion services, gender transition procedures, and foreign-owned companies. Respondents must also indicate any preferences claimed, such as for Texas-based businesses or recycled products. Failure to meet these requirements may result in disqualification or contract termination. The estimated historical spend for the same or similar services is $44,856.00 for fiscal year 2023, but the HHS Agency does not guarantee any volume, usage, or compensation to be paid under the contract.