Sole Source Perkin Elmer Maintenance Contracts for DSHS Lab

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is soliciting proposals for sole-source maintenance contracts covering Perkin Elmer laboratory equipment, with proposals due July 24, 2026. This procurement is structured as a sole-source award and is not subject to competitive bidding.

The scope encompasses ongoing maintenance, repair, and support services for existing Perkin Elmer laboratory instrumentation across DSHS facilities. The equipment list (Exhibit G) specifies the analytical and diagnostic instruments covered under the maintenance agreement, including models, serial numbers, and facility locations. Respondents must complete a Bidder Reference Qualifications Form demonstrating experience and capability with Perkin Elmer laboratory equipment maintenance and must provide professional references.

Pricing is based on Perkin Elmer's established service rates and schedules, with costs detailed in Exhibit C and covering annual maintenance fees, parts replacement, and emergency service charges. The contract term and renewal options are contingent upon performance and funding availability; specific dollar amounts are not disclosed in the solicitation summary.

Respondents must affirm compliance with approximately 62 statutory and regulatory requirements spanning debarment and suspension status, child support obligations, human trafficking prohibitions, E-Verify participation, cybersecurity training, conflict-of-interest disclosures, fraud and waste reporting, and Texas Government Code and Health and Safety Code provisions. These affirmations (Exhibits A and B) are mandatory threshold certifications. Respondents must also obtain a Texas Identification Number (Form 4109) if they are new DSHS payees.

All proposals must be submitted through the online bid room platform. The DSHS laboratory facility location is provided in Exhibit E-1 for reference.