HHS0017516 Mass Spectrometer for DSHS Lab

The Department of State Health Services of Texas is soliciting a Mass Spectrometer system for its laboratory under solicitation number HHS0017516, with a response deadline of June 26, 2026. The required equipment includes the Agilent Inert Plus Mainframe (G7077C), supplemented by auxiliary hardware such as the 19199S Install Kit with stainless steel fittings and 1/8 inch tubing, a G6696A IDP-3 Scroll Pump for Turbo 597X, and a G3870-20448 Extractor Lens with a 6mm diameter. The contract includes on-site installation and training, and the entire package must be delivered as a complete, integrated system without brand mixing or split shipments. All items must be new, factory-standard units; reworked, rejected, or second-quality products are strictly prohibited. The warranty covers the main system for 12 months from the date of acceptance, while consumables are warranted for 90 days. Pricing is fixed and all-inclusive, with no reimbursement allowed for travel, per diem, or incidental expenses, and any price reductions during the contract term must be immediately implemented by the vendor. The contract term runs from the date of award through August 31, 2026, with a possible one-year extension for continuity of service. Delivery must be made to a specified Texas location, with strict timing constraints including a prohibition on deliveries between 11:00 AM and noon. The vendor is solely responsible for all costs related to returns, storage, handling, and compliance verification if delivered goods fail to meet specifications. Payment requires submission of monthly invoices referencing the purchase order number and detailed work descriptions, processed only upon receipt of a valid Texas Identification Number. The vendor must fully comply with Texas state laws including the E-Verify program, cybersecurity training requirements, excluded parties lists, and human trafficking prohibitions, and must have no affiliation with HHS agency executives. All rights to deliverables and intellectual property transfer exclusively to the state. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email or the HHS Online Bid Room using Microsoft Office or PDF formats, with attachments not exceeding 25 MB, and any failure to follow formatting or submission rules will result in disqualification. The award will be made based on best value, considering compliance with specifications, delivery capability, price, vendor experience, financial stability, and past performance, with no obligation to select