HHS0015482 Well Verification Plates

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) have issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of well verification plates and related solutions. The solicitation covers the purchase of 96-Well Plates, 384-Well Plates, Baseline Solution, Diluent Solution, Range D Solution, and Range HV Solution, which are critical lab testing materials. The IFB has a posted date of October 8, 2024 and a response deadline of October 22, 2024, with an anticipated contract start date of October 24, 2024. The contract term is not specified, but the IFB notes the possibility of a contract extension. Bidders must submit pricing on the provided Pricing Sheet, Exhibit C, which will be a significant factor in the evaluation. The IFB also includes Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting plan requirements, as well as terms related to invoicing, payment, and contract administration.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The solicitation does not provide a listed award value or budget range, but indicates that the resulting contract will be used by both HHSC and DSHS.