REPOST Annual Licensing Fee for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are seeking competitive bids to establish a contract for the annual licensing fee for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-TR-5) Coding Rights. The scope of services includes providing the latest version and subsequent versions of the DSM-5 Classification Codes and Disorder Names in electronic format for use in HHSC and DSHS applications. The contract will have an initial term of one year, with the option for HHSC to renew the contract for up to four additional one-year terms. Respondents must submit their bids by June 16, 2023, and the anticipated contract start date is September 19, 2023. Pricing must be firm and fixed for the initial term of the contract, with potential adjustments based on changes in the Consumer Price Index. The IFB outlines insurance requirements, bid evaluation criteria, and the award process, stating that HHSC reserves the right to make a single award or multiple awards to achieve the best value for the state.

The solicitation does not mention any set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total quantity of licenses is 12,800 each year, but the IFB does not provide any details on the possible award values or budget ranges for the contract.