HHS0016213v2 DSHS Lab Culture media

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are conducting a solicitation (HHS0015482v2) for laboratory culture media and well verification plates. The procurement specifically seeks 30 MVS-230 96-well verification plates, 4 MVS-245 384-well verification plates, 18 MVS-201 Baseline QualAssure solutions, 20 MVS-202 Diluent QualAssure solutions, 8 MVS-206 Aqueous QualAssure D solutions, and 8 MVS-214 Aqueous QualAssure HV solutions. The procurement is classified under NIGP Class Item 19336, with responses due on June 24, 2025, at 10:30 AM. Evaluation criteria include meeting specifications, performance delivery requirements, and price, with HHSC reserving the right to make single or multiple awards to achieve the best value. Potential contractors must submit comprehensive documentation, including HHS Solicitation Affirmations, a completed Pricing Sheet, and comply with state ethics and conduct standards. Questions regarding the solicitation were due by June 17, 2025, with the anticipated contract start date of June 25, 2025.

The solicitation emphasizes participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) and includes extensive compliance requirements for potential contractors. Respondents must verify they have no felony criminal convictions, comply with state and federal regulations, and adhere to specific prohibitions such as boycott restrictions and abortion-related funding limitations. The contract includes provisions for cybersecurity training, conflict of interest disclosures, and compliance with Texas Public Information Act requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the pricing sheet indicates a structured procurement process with unit pricing requirements for each line item. Contractors must also demonstrate they are not suspended or debarred from state business, comply with E-Verify requirements, and maintain financial viability. The contract includes potential extension options for up to one year and requires comprehensive documentation and ethical business conduct.