HHS0017406v2 Insulated shippers and cold packs

The Texas Department of State Health Services is seeking qualified vendors to supply insulated shippers and cold packs under solicitation HHS0017406v2, issued on July 17, 2026, with proposals due by August 5, 2026, at 4:30 PM Central Time. The requirement is for specialized packaging solutions designed to maintain temperature-sensitive materials during transport, supporting the operational needs of the state laboratory system. The contract is open to all eligible suppliers without a specific small business set-aside, and performance will take place within Texas, with delivery expected to meet the agency’s handling and storage standards for biological and medical samples. Point of contact for all inquiries is Courtney Meads, reachable via phone at 512-406-2478 or email at Courtney.Meads@hhs.texas.gov. The solicitation is posted on the Texas SmartBuy portal, and vendors must submit responses through the designated platform. While NAICS code and detailed set-aside information are not provided, the focus is strictly on procuring reliable, compliant insulated shipping systems and corresponding cold packs that ensure sample integrity during transit across the state’s healthcare and diagnostic networks.