ATLANTIC® READYDISK HC-C18

The contract solicitation HHS0017287 seeks the supply of Atlantic® ReadyDisk HC-C18 solid-phase extraction (SPE) disks for use in drinking water testing by the Texas Department of State Health Services, specifically to address the lab’s inability to perform EPA Method 525.2 and 508.1 analyses. The required product is a pre-assembled unit of 24 disks packaged in eight sealed plastic sleeves per carton, with strict contamination control standards prohibiting phthalates and other extractables. Deliveries must comply with detailed packaging and labeling requirements, including clear identification of contents, agency purchase order number, and quantity per carton, with pallets required to be shrink-wrapped and securely stacked. The contract term runs from the date of award through August 31, 2026, with an option to extend for one additional year contingent on funding and operational needs. Delivery must occur to the designated HHS agency location in Austin, Texas, during specified business hours, and vendors must coordinate appointments with the point of contact listed on each purchase order. Evaluation for award will prioritize technical compliance with specifications, demonstrated past performance through the Vendor Performance Tracking System (VPTS), and the ability to meet delivery timelines, with price considered as a factor but not the sole determinant, indicating a best-value acquisition under Texas procurement law rather than a lowest-price technically acceptable approach. Offerors must submit mandatory exhibits including affirmations, pricing sheets, and bid room information, all totaling no more than 25 MB when submitted via email. A unique entity identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov is required, and bidders must certify compliance with Texas-specific provisions including antitrust, no felony convictions, non-boycott of Israel, E-Verify, equal employment opportunity, safety standards, and restrictions on foreign ownership or affiliation with adversarial nations such as China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia. Additional disclosures are mandatory for artificial intelligence use, prior state employment, pending legal actions, and public information compliance, with false representations carrying potential for immediate contract termination and civil or criminal penalties. Payment and accounting details are to be provided via individual purchase orders, and no formal contracting officer or technical representative information is pre-identified, as these will be assigned upon award.