Lab supplies

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) 405-26R0009562 for the procurement of laboratory supplies required for DNA analysis and quantification operations. The solicitation requests eight line items of specialized laboratory equipment and reagents, including MicroAmp 8-Cap Strips (10 units), Quantifiler Trio DNA Quantification Kits (6 units), buffer containers, Hi-Di Formamide (2 units), POP-4 Polymer (13 units), and Conditioning Reagent (28 units), with delivery required to 1617 East Crest Drive, Waco, Texas 76705. Responses must be submitted electronically through the DPS Online Bid Room by 5:00 PM Central Time on February 16, 2026, with an anticipated contract award date of February 19, 2026. The contract term commences on the effective date and expires one year from that date, with DPS retaining the option to extend performance for an additional six-month period. Bidders must submit pricing using the mandatory pricing schedule in the exact format specified, with all costs, fees, and expenses included for delivery and performance, and bids remain valid for 180 days after the opening date. DPS will evaluate responses using the best value standard under Texas Government Code Section 2156.007, considering past performance ratings from the Vendor Performance Tracking System, and reserves the right to reject any or all bids or award to a single contractor per line item. Bidders must demonstrate financial resources and ability to perform, potentially through audited financial statements, Dun & Bradstreet reports, or other documentation of financial solvency.

All bidders must complete comprehensive administrative and compliance documentation as part of their response, including the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan, Information and Certifications Form, Standard Terms and Conditions, W-9 tax identification form, Texas Identification Number application (AP-152), and Direct Deposit Authorization Form. The HUB Subcontracting Plan is mandatory for all respondents and requires demonstration of good faith efforts in utilizing Texas-certified HUB vendors for subcontracting opportunities; vendors must pursue one of three primary pathways: awarding all subcontracting work exclusively to HUBs (Method A), awarding a compliant mix of HUB and non-HUB work (Method A), or documenting notification to a minimum of three HUBs and two trade organizations serving disabled veterans when HUB goals cannot be met (Method B). The solicitation documentation does not identify any incumbent contractor, current vendor, or existing infrastructure requiring integration. No specific contract value or budget range is provided in the solicitation materials. Vendors submitting responses through the DPS Online Bid Room receive electronic submission confirmation serving as proof of receipt, and technical difficulties with the optional online system do not constitute grounds for protesting a contract award. Vendors are advised to allow adequate time for registration in the DPS Online Bid Room portal, which can take up to two business days, to ensure timely response submission.