Service Contract for Cepheid GeneXpert Instruments

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) division is seeking competitive bids to establish contracts for a Service Contract for Cepheid GeneXpert Instruments at Regional Clinical Laboratory locations across the state, including the Austin State Hospital. The required services include unlimited 24/7 technical phone support, remote access diagnostics, 2-business day onsite response time, instrument repair coverage, instrument swaps, and annual onsite Xpert Check services. Bidders must submit detailed pricing for the various service components on the Pricing Sheet and provide information on their qualifications, financial capability, and ability to perform the contract requirements. Responses must be received by HHSC by July 23, 2024 at 10:30 AM Central Time, and the anticipated contract start date is September 1, 2024 for an initial term of 2 years, with options to renew.

The solicitation is open to all qualified bidders, and there are no identified set-asides or incumbent contractors mentioned. Funding for the contract will come from state sources, and bidders must comply with all applicable state requirements. HHSC will not be obligated to select the lowest priced response, but rather the response that offers the best value based on meeting all requirements and specifications, ability to meet performance delivery, and pricing. The total award value or budget range is not specified in the available documentation.