HHS0017321 Presto Accelerated SPE System for DSHS

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Department of State Health Services (DSHS) issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) HHS0017321 on May 5, 2026, for the procurement of one Presto-77C-PTFE Accelerated Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) System laboratory equipment unit. The procurement seeks competitive bids for equipment classified under NIGP Class Item 17553, which must include loading racks, adapter/rinse lines, configuration kits, filters, tips, and mixed-mode polymer components. Bidders must submit firm, fixed unit prices that incorporate all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, installation, training, transportation, and related expenses, with pricing submitted on the provided Exhibit C Price Sheet. The solicitation establishes a questions and clarifications deadline of May 11, 2026, with responses posted on May 12, 2026, and a bid submission deadline of May 20, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time. All responses must include completed and signed Exhibit A HHS Solicitation Affirmations (Pages 1-14), the completed Exhibit C Pricing Sheet, and any applicable Addendum Acknowledgement Forms. The anticipated contract start date is May 21, 2026, with an initial contract term running through August 31, 2026, and a single extension option of up to one year at HHSC's sole discretion. Pricing must be submitted in US dollars only, and failure to submit all required documentation will result in automatic bid disqualification.

The solicitation does not identify specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or incumbent vendors; however, a HUB Subcontracting Plan is encouraged but not required for bidders identifying subcontracting opportunities. No specific funding amount or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement documents. All bidders must comply with comprehensive certifications and representations outlined in Exhibit A and Exhibit B, including E-Verify employment eligibility verification, compliance with human trafficking prohibitions, conflict of interest disclosures, suspension and debarment status verification, and disclosure of artificial intelligence system usage. Respondents must also acknowledge Texas buying preferences, environmental recycling program compliance, and various state and federal regulatory requirements, with all certifications remaining binding for 240 days from the submission deadline. Price adjustments may be permitted at HHSC's sole discretion based on Consumer Price Index formulas or Federal Minimum Wage increases, provided supporting documentation is submitted. Award decisions are contingent upon HHSC Executive Commissioner approval, and HHSC reserves the right to make single or multiple awards to achieve best value, with all contracts subject to appropriations and availability of funds.