HHS0017359 RadEye SPRD Pocket sized Detectors and spare parts

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Department of State Health Services (DSHS) issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB HHS0017359) on May 12, 2026, for RadEye SPRD pocket-sized personal radiation detectors and related spare parts needed for inspections and investigations related to radioactive material safety. The procurement includes six line items: three Model 4250827 RadEye SPRD pocket-sized personal detectors, six Model 425067046 holsters, six Model 425606703016 rubber shock protection covers in black, four Model 4250677033P battery cover assemblies, three Model 4250812 SPRD-GN personal spectroscopic radiation detectors with neutron detection capability, and one additional item. All items are classified under NIGP Class 490-71 and measured in units of each (EA). Bidders must submit responses by May 27, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time, with a questions or clarifications deadline of May 19, 2026, and responses to clarifications to be posted as an addendum on May 22, 2026. Pricing must be submitted as firm, fixed prices on Exhibit C (Pricing Sheet) covering all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and related expenses, with historical spend from September 1, 2025, through February 18, 2026, totaling $29,580.00 as a guideline only. Bidders proposing alternative brands or products must submit adequate supporting literature to facilitate evaluation, with incomplete submissions subject to disqualification. Award will be made to the bidder whose response offers the best value based on meeting or exceeding specifications, ability to meet delivery requirements, and price, and HHSC is not obligated to select the lowest priced response.

The solicitation document does not identify a specific incumbent vendor or set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises; however, submission of an optional HUB Subcontracting Plan is encouraged but not required. Bidders may be rejected based on unfavorable vendor performance reports, corrective action plans, negative performance history, or contracts cancelled for non-performance within the previous 12 months. All respondents must complete and submit Exhibit A (HHS Solicitation Affirmations) and Exhibit C (Pricing Sheet) and comply with extensive federal and state regulatory requirements covering debarment status, child support obligations, human trafficking prohibitions, cybersecurity training, E-Verify participation, and artificial intelligence system disclosure, among other compliance obligations; failure to submit required exhibits results in disqualification. The initial contract term runs from the award date through August 31, 2026, with one optional one-year extension available at the sole discretion of HHSC subject to funding availability. The contract is subject to appropriations and availability of funds, with no guarantee of volume, usage, or compensation provided. Responses must be submitted to HHS Purchasing with Michael Fuentes listed as the primary contact, and bids may be submitted through the optional HHS Online Bid Room or in-person at the HHS Procurement and Contracting Services office located at 1100 W. 49th Street in Austin, Texas during standard business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.