HHS0017640 DNA Extraction Reagents Newborn Screening

The Texas Department of State Health Services is soliciting bids for a five-year contract to supply DNA extraction reagents essential for the state’s Newborn Screening Program, specifically to support screening for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder and Spinal Muscular Atrophy using dried blood spot samples. The contract requires two specific reagents: QuantaBio Extracta DBS DNA extraction buffer at 1x concentration, part number 95171-500 in 500 mL units, estimated at 450 units annually, and QuantaBio PerfeCTa qPCR ToughMix UNG, Low ROX at 2x concentration, part number 95140-05K in 50 mL units, estimated at 136 units annually. All products must meet exact technical specifications, and any proposed substitutions must be accompanied by sufficient documentation demonstrating equivalency or superior performance; bids lacking this documentation will be disqualified. Products must be shipped as single lots, remain free of rework, seconds, or previously refused items, and be packaged to maintain manufacturer-specified temperature conditions during transit. Deliveries must be complete, with no mixing of brands or split shipments unless explicitly requested, and must arrive on time according to HHSC’s schedule. The contract has an initial term from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with up to four optional one-year renewals extending through August 31, 2031, and a potential one-year extension beyond that. Bids must be submitted via email, the HHS Online Bid Room, or hand-delivered on a USB drive by the deadline of July 15, 2026, at 10:30 AM CT; late responses are not accepted. All submissions must be in Microsoft Office or Adobe PDF formats, and responses submitted by fax or unauthorized methods will be rejected. Bidders must provide their SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier, Federal Employer Identification Number, Texas Identification Number, Texas Franchise Tax Number, and Texas Secretary of State Filing Number, and must certify they are not suspended, debarred, or ineligible under state or federal law, including compliance with civil rights statutes like Title VI and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Pricing must be firm, fixed, and all-inclusive, covering labor, materials, and associated costs, with no additional charges permitted on invoices. Payment is governed by the Texas Prompt Payment Act, requiring