HHS0017299 Cyanide Testing Supplies for DSHS Lab

The contract HHS0017299 is a solicitation issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services for the procurement of 40 units of C8100C SimpleDist Tubes designed for micro distillation in cyanide testing, with an estimated delivery period extending through August 31, 2026, and a potential one-year extension. Bidders must submit responses by May 15, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time via email, the HHS Online Bid Room, or by hand or express delivery to the specified Austin, Texas address, with submissions required in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PDF formats and limited to 25 MB per email. The solicitation does not specify pricing, as bidders are expected to complete Exhibit C – Pricing Sheet, and the total contract value remains undetermined. Evaluation will follow a best value trade-off approach, prioritizing compliance with technical specifications, the bidder’s demonstrated ability to meet performance and delivery requirements, and price, without being bound to the lowest bid. Packaging and labeling must adhere to strict requirements including outer carton identification with contents description, agency purchase order number, and quantity per carton, alongside shrink-wrapped and labeled pallets; no barcoding or military standards are mandated. Delivery is FOB destination as determined by individual purchase orders, with inspection and acceptance occurring upon delivery at designated government facilities, and non-compliant items rejected at the vendor’s expense. The contract operates as an indefinite quantity instrument enabling work orders, with no assignment allowed without prior written approval and no third-party beneficiaries recognized. Contractors must affirm compliance with Texas socioeconomic preferences, maintain a SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier, disclose any legal actions or former state employees in recent employment, and handle public information requests per state law. Record retention spans a minimum of seven years, subject to extension during ongoing audits or litigation, with unrestricted access granted to federal and state oversight authorities. Payment follows the Texas Prompt Payment Act, and invoices must reference the purchase order number and be submitted to the HHS bill-to address, though specific remittance details are not provided. Post-award administration will be handled by an HHS Contract Manager, with no pre-identified COR, COTR, or PCO named.