HHS0017321 Presto Accelerated SPE System for DSHS

The HHS0017321 solicitation seeks the Presto Accelerated SPE System, specifically the Presto-77C-PTFE model, along with all associated components including loading racks, adapter/rinse lines, a configuration kit, filter, Ttips, and mixed-mode polymer, with installation, training, and transportation included in the delivery. The contract is issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services under the NAICS code 334516, with responses due by May 20, 2026. Proposals must be submitted via email to pcbids@hhs.texas.gov or through the HHS Online Bid Room, with all materials bound in a single package not exceeding 25 MB and restricted to .doc, .xls, or PDF formats; image files and external links are prohibited. The solicitation requires full compliance with Exhibit A – HHS Solicitation Affirmations, which includes mandatory certifications such as a Unique Entity Identifier from SAM.gov, disclosures regarding former state employment, pending legal actions, and compliance with the Boycott of Israel law, as well as public information exemptions that require redacted submissions. Contractors must affirm their Texas business status and eligibility for socioeconomic preferences, including HUB zone designation or use of recycled materials, though no small business set-aside is specified. The contract term runs through August 31, 2026, with potential for a one-year extension, and deliveries are to be made per individual purchase order instructions without a fixed FOB term or single point of delivery. Evaluation is based on a best-value trade-off approach, prioritizing technical compliance with specifications, demonstrable past performance with a VPTS rating of “C” or higher, and price competitiveness—not necessarily the lowest bid. Contractors must provide all documentation through Exhibit C, though pricing data was not included in the solicitation package, leaving the total contract value undetermined. Special requirements include unrestricted government access to all work sites and financial records, mandatory compliance with Texas public information laws, OSHA, E-Verify, and state procurement codes, with false certifications potentially triggering penalties up to $2 million. Subcontractors are bound by the same obligations as the prime contractor, and contract assignment is strictly prohibited without written approval. Packaging must use shrink-wrapped cartons and pallets labeled with item description, purchase order number, and quantity per carton, but no barcode, MIL-STD, or environmental preservation standards are mandated. All contract administration functions, including payment processing and