HHS0016895 Sequencers, 1 unit: 20115695 MiSeq i100

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) on behalf of the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) solicitation number HHS0016895 for the procurement of one MiSeq i100 Plus System (Part Number 20115695), a benchtop next-generation sequencer for laboratory use. The system must integrate sequencing, primary analysis, and secondary analysis capabilities with an embedded touchscreen monitor, instrument computer, control software, and hardware-accelerated Dragen Bio-IT secondary analysis pipelines. Deliverables include the instrument itself, 12 months of warranty covering parts and labor with one preventative maintenance visit, no-cost replacement of reagents when due to instrument issues, customer-installable configuration, and instrument training with customer service access via phone or email during normal business hours. The IFB was posted on February 2, 2026, with a questions and clarifications deadline of February 6, 2026, responses posted February 10, 2026, and a response deadline of February 18, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time. The anticipated contract start date is March 2026, with an initial term through August 31, 2026, and one extension option of up to one year available at HHSC's sole discretion. Evaluation will be conducted on a best-value basis considering bidder qualifications, ability to meet performance and delivery requirements, and price, with HHSC reserving the right to make single or multiple awards.

Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting plans are not required but are encouraged if subcontracting opportunities are identified. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organization types are identified in the solicitation materials. The procurement references a trade-in opportunity for an older MiSeq instrument with Serial Number M05358, for which bidders may provide a trade-in discount as part of their response. Pricing must be submitted on the mandatory Exhibit C Pricing Sheet with firm, fixed unit prices including all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and related expenses; bidders must also respond to evaluation questions regarding additional training charges, trade-in discount availability, and shipping costs. The historical monetary value for the same or similar goods is $114,772 for FY23, provided as a guideline only and not representative of anticipated quantities. Price adjustments are not automatic and may only be permitted at HHSC's sole discretion using the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for Region VI, or upon documented requests based on Federal Minimum Wage Rate increases. All contracts are subject to appropriations, fund availability, and termination rights, with no guarantee of volume, usage, or compensation provided.