HHS0014525 alpha analyst

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the purchase of an Alpha Analyst 12 Input Bench Top Benchtop Instrument by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The instrument includes six dual spectrometers and the integration of the chassis, spectrometer, vacuum, and controller in a benchtop cabinet. The contract will serve the jurisdictions of Travis County and several areas within the City of Austin, Texas. The solicitation has a response deadline of March 26, 2024, 10:30 AM Central Time, with an anticipated contract start date of April 1, 2024. The contract will have an initial term ending on August 31, 2024, with possible extension options. Pricing must be submitted using the provided Pricing Sheet, with firm, fixed prices for the initial contract term, and potential price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. The award will be made to the bidder whose response offers the best value to the State based on factors including price, ability to meet specifications and delivery requirements, and past vendor performance.

The solicitation encourages Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting but does not require it. The contract opportunity is open to all qualified bidders, with a preference given to Texas bidders. The solicitation documents detail extensive affirmations and certifications that bidders must provide, covering compliance with state and federal laws, financial participation prohibitions, child support obligations, suspension and debarment, foreign terrorist organizations, cybersecurity training, and other regulatory matters. The solicitation does not guarantee any volume, usage, or compensation to the awarded contractor, and the budget or award value is not specified.