HHS0015283 Reagent V3. O Automation Bundle

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are seeking competitive bids for a Reagent V3.O Automation Bundle for a Clear DX Instrument through an Invitation for Bids (IFB). The solicitation is for the procurement of reagents required to continue sequencing SARS-CoV-2 samples to identify lineages and track outbreaks and variants of interest. The contract will be for a one-year term with up to four one-year renewal options. Bids are due by August 21, 2024, and the anticipated contract start date is September 1, 2024. The pricing must be submitted on the provided Pricing Sheet, and price adjustments may be permitted based on the Consumer Price Index. HHSC will evaluate responses based on meeting the requirements and specifications, ability to meet performance delivery, and price, with the award going to the bidder providing the best value to the state.

The solicitation includes set-asides for various types of Texas-based businesses and products, such as those owned by service-disabled veterans or located in economically depressed areas. While the historical annual spend for the same or similar goods was $462,560, HHSC does not guarantee any volume, usage, or compensation to be paid under the contract. The solicitation is open to all qualified respondents across the state of Texas, with specific jurisdictions identified as Travis County and the City of Austin. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the provided information.