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This Solicitation opportunity from Texas was posted on November 3, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

IFB for GT-Fast Prep ARTIC SARS-CoV-2 Library Preparation Kit

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HHS0016811State & Local

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The contract pertains to the procurement of the GT-Fast Prep ARTIC SARS-CoV-2 Library Preparation Kit, a molecular reagent kit essential for the amplification and downstream processing of SARS-CoV-2 genomic RNA extracted from wastewater samples. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is seeking competitive bids to establish a contract that will support wastewater testing efforts aimed at early detection of COVID-19 outbreaks. This testing capability allows epidemiologists to identify positive cases from environmental samples approximately two weeks before clinical diagnoses, providing a crucial window for outbreak response and containment. The solicitation emphasizes strict brand and model specifications, with the anticipated contract start date set for November 19, 2025, and the response deadline scheduled for November 18, 2025. The solicitation process involves detailed instructions for bid submission, including the use of an optional online bid room platform, and requires bidders to submit pricing, affirmations, and acknowledgment forms. The documents specify the necessary certifications and representations that respondents must agree to, such as compliance with the Texas Public Information Act, confidentiality obligations, and certifications regarding bidder eligibility and preferences. The procurement is structured under Texas Government Code Section 2155.067, ensuring adherence to state regulations and emphasizing transparency and competitiveness. Overall, this contract aims to enhance the state's capacity for early wastewater-based SARS-CoV-2 detection, supporting public health initiatives through reliable and timely laboratory testing.

General Info

Agency

Texas → Department of State Health Services

Place of Performance

TX, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

5

IFB HHS0016811 GT-Fast Prep ARTIC SARS-CoV-2 Library Preparation Kit

PDF, High priority: read this first31 pages · ifb
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HHS0016811 ARTIC SARS-CoV-2 Library Prep Kit Pricing Sheet

XLSX, Low priority4 pages · other
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HHS0016811 Exhibit D Online Bid Room Information

PDF, Low priority1 page · other
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HHS Contract Affirmations v2.7 Effective October 2025

PDF, Low priority14 pages · contract-document
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HHS Solicitation Affirmations v2.8

PDF, Low priority14 pages · other
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AgencyTexas → Department of State Health Services
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Texas → Department of State Health Services
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HHSC PCS is seeking competitive bids to establish contract(s) for the GT-Fast Prep ARTIC SARS-CoV-2 Library Preparation Kit molecular reagent kit which contains all primers and reagents for the amplification and downstream preparation of SARS-CoV-2 gRNA extracted from wastewater matrices. The DSHS Lab conducts periodically Wastewater testing to identify positive detects from the environmental 2 weeks before clinical cases are identified, allowing time for epidemiologists to prepare for outbreak responses.

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