HHS0017253 Agilent 8890 Gas Chromatograph GC system

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services division, on behalf of the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), is conducting a competitive invitation for bids (IFB) to procure two Agilent 8890 Gas Chromatograph (GC) systems, each equipped with dual Electron Capture Detectors (ECDs), autosamplers, trays, computer bundles, and ChemStation software. The procurement includes 7693A Autoinjectors (four total, two per GC), 7693 Trays (two total, one per GC), and G1729FA software bundles with ChemStation Data Analysis. The successful vendor must provide delivery (Delivered Duty Paid, approximately 12 weeks after receipt of order), installation, introductory training, and warranty support. Evaluation criteria include meeting or exceeding technical specifications and requirements, ability to meet delivery performance requirements, and price competitiveness. Questions or clarifications must be submitted by May 4, 2026, with responses posted May 5, 2026, and final bid responses due by May 11, 2026 at 10:30 AM Central Time. The anticipated contract start date is May 12, 2026, with an initial term ending August 31, 2026, and an extension option of up to one additional year at the HHSC's sole discretion. All responses must include completed Exhibit A (HHS Solicitation Affirmations) and Exhibit C (Pricing Sheet) and must be submitted via email to pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov, HHS Online Bid Room, or hand delivery/overnight mail to the HHSC address in Austin, Texas.

Pricing must be submitted as firm, fixed prices on the Exhibit C Pricing Sheet, including all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, delivery, installation, and related expenses. The historical monetary value for the same or similar goods and services is $149,156.00 including installation. Contractors may request price adjustments only through the Consumer Price Index (CPI) formula or Federal Minimum Wage adjustments, subject to HHSC approval, with any discounts requiring ten calendar days' written notice. All respondents must comply with extensive mandatory certifications and representations outlined in the HHS Solicitation Affirmations document, including verifications related to suspension and debarment status, exclusion from federal terrorism lists, franchise tax compliance, child support obligations, human trafficking prohibitions, cybersecurity training completion, E-Verify system utilization, and conflicts of interest disclosures. The solicitation does not specify set-asides or restrictions on types of organizations that can respond, nor does it identify incumbent vendors. HHSC reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and is not obligated to select the lowest-priced response. Prospective bidders should allow several days for the IAMOnline registration process and should contact the Help Desk at 512-438-4720 or 855-435-7181 (toll-free) between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday, for technical support.