Laboratory Services

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) is seeking competitive sealed proposals to establish a contract for analysis of compounded pharmaceuticals. The full solicitation is available through TSBP's online bid portal, where respondents are required to register with Bonfire eSourcing. The contract will cover a range of testing services, including sterility, pyrogen, endotoxin, fungal, and potency testing using specific analytical equipment and methods. Respondents must demonstrate experience, qualifications, quality assurance procedures, and testing methods. The contract term is one year with three optional one-year renewals. Proposals are due by August 11, 2023, and the expected award date is September 15, 2023. Pricing will be on a per-test basis, with additional compensation for any required method development, validation, and expert witness services.

The solicitation includes a HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) requirement, with a 26% HUB subcontracting goal for the total contract value. Respondents must complete the HSP form and demonstrate good faith efforts to utilize HUB subcontractors. The contract opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, and the state has not specified any incumbent contractors or budget ranges. The successful vendor will also be required to provide training to TSBP inspectors on sample collection procedures.