HHS0016231v2 Tuberculosis (TB) Medication

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are seeking bids for a Tuberculosis (TB) Medication procurement through Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. HHS0016231v2. The specific procurement involves purchasing approximately 16 bottles per year of Sirturo (Bedaquiline) 100 MG Tablets, with 188 tablets per bottle, and a minimum 12-month expiration requirement. The contract is anticipated to start September 1, 2025, with an initial term through August 31, 2026, and potential for up to four one-year renewals, potentially extending the contract through August 31, 2030. Bidders must submit responses by August 22, 2025, at 10:30 AM, with pricing to be firm and fixed for the entire contract duration. Evaluation criteria will include meeting specifications, performance delivery requirements, price, vendor's past performance, and ability to perform. The historical spend for similar goods is estimated at $22,839.30 for the period of September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025. The HHSC Agency reserves the right to make single or multiple awards based on best value to the State of Texas.

The solicitation includes comprehensive legal and operational requirements for potential contractors, with specific affirmations covering areas such as antitrust compliance, equal employment opportunities, cybersecurity training, and restrictions on working with certain entities. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, vendors must complete extensive documentation including Exhibit A HHS Solicitation Affirmations, Exhibit C Pricing Sheet, and Addendum Acknowledgement Form(s) to be considered responsive. Bidders are required to comply with various state regulations, including prohibitions on doing business with entities boycotting certain industries and restrictions on abortion-related funding. The procurement uses US Dollars as the currency and is coded under NIGP Class Item 26972. Vendors must possess proper permits, licenses, and meet stringent ethical and legal standards. The contact for this solicitation is Courtney Meads, reachable at 512/406-2478, and failure to submit required documentation will result in disqualification from the bidding process.