HHS0017253 Agilent 8890 Gas Chromatograph GC system

The contract HHS0017253 seeks the procurement of two fully configured Agilent 8890 Gas Chromatograph systems, each equipped with dual Electron Capture Detectors, 7693A autosamplers, associated trays, computer bundles, and ChemStation software with Data Analysis capabilities to support the Department of State Health Services’ semivolatiles analytical workflows. The vendor is responsible for delivering, installing, and commissioning the systems at locations specified in the issued Purchase Order across Texas, providing introductory training to DSHS personnel, and ensuring compliance with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Agreement State regulations governing ECDs. The contract term runs through August 31, 2026, with an option to extend for an additional year if needed to ensure continuity of operations. All equipment must meet Agilent’s published specifications, with no substitutions permitted unless they equal or exceed the required performance standards, and reworked or previously rejected items are strictly prohibited. The systems must be delivered under DDP terms, with packaging labeled to include content description, agency purchase order number, and quantity per carton, and pallets shrink-wrapped and labeled appropriately. Submission requires full compliance with mandatory exhibits, including Exhibit A with affirmations, Exhibit C with pricing, and Exhibit D with bid execution, all of which must be completed and signed or the bid will be disqualified. The Unique Entity Identifier from SAM.gov is required, and bidders must disclose any recent felony convictions, pending legal actions, past employment with HHS, or involvement with boycotts of Israel, with failures to provide required disclosures leading to disqualification. Proposals must be submitted via email, online portal, or hand delivery by May 11, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time, with file sizes not exceeding 25 MB and formats limited to .docx, .xlsx, and .pdf; graphics, fax, and external links are prohibited. Award will be based on best-value trade-off, not lowest price, considering technical compliance, vendor experience, financial capability, past performance in the state’s Vendor Performance Tracking System, and price — with a VPTS rating below “C” or history of unfavorable reports potentially resulting in disqualification. Payment terms align with the Texas Prompt Payment Act, invoice submission is monthly and must reference the PO number, and remittance details will be provided post-award. Contractors must also comply with Texas-specific requirements including TX-RAMP, E-Verify, cybersecurity