Emergency Medical Transportation Services

The contract establishes a subcontract for on-call transportation services to move medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and emergency materials between DSHS facilities and designated locations during public health events or preparedness exercises. The work is classified under NAICS code 484230, which pertains to specialty freight trucking, and is focused on ensuring rapid, reliable, and secure transport of time-sensitive health-related items across Texas. The contract will be activated as needed in response to emergencies, requiring vendors to maintain readiness to respond at any time with trained personnel and appropriate vehicles capable of handling controlled substances and sensitive medical cargo under strict protocols. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, with responses due by August 26, 2026, at 4:30 PM. While no specific set-aside designation is indicated, the contract is managed by the Texas Department of State Health Services and will be performed within the state. The place of performance is not defined to a specific location, indicating the service area covers all necessary facilities and endpoints within Texas as required by incident response. Vendors must demonstrate ability to operate on short notice under high-pressure conditions and comply with state and federal regulations governing medical transportation. Access to full details and submission guidelines is available through the provided Texas SmartBuy portal link.