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Lab Supplies for food, water dairy and shellfish testing

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HHS0017881State & Local

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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, specifically the Department of State Health Services, is seeking bids for lab supplies necessary for testing food, water, dairy, and shellfish. These supplies must be compatible with Biomerieux instruments and equipment used by the public health laboratory. The specific goods required are detailed in the pricing sheet, and deliveries will be made on an as-needed basis as requested by the lab facility. This solicitation, identified as HHS0017881, was posted on August 12, 2026, with a response deadline of August 26, 2026, at 4:30 PM. The contract is designated for performance within the state of Texas. Interested parties can coordinate with the primary point of contact, Gustavo Chamorro, or access further details through the Texas SmartBuy portal.

General Info

Texas HHSC seeks bids for Biomerieux compatible lab supplies for public health testing.

Agency

Texas → Department of State Health Services

NAICS

424450 - Confectionery Merchant WholesalersView NAICS

Place of Performance

TX, USA

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NONE

Documents

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ESBD_548670_1786571638487_HHS0017881_Exhibit A_HHS_Solicitation_Affirmations_03-26.pdf

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ESBD_548670_1786571773744_HHS0017881_Exhibit_D-1_PCS_Map_Directions_(01-21-2026).pdf

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ESBD_548670_1786571696118_HHS0017881_Exhibit C - Pricing Sheet .xlsx

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ESBD_548670_1786571591125_HHS0017881_PCS_137_Formal_IFB_Lab Supplies for State testing.pdf

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ESBD_548670_1786571669333_HHS0017881_Exhibit B_PCS_111_HHS_UTCs_and_Aff_NDUA_03-26.pdf

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ESBD_548670_1786571728672_HHS0017881_Exhibit_D_Online_Bid_Room_Information.pdf

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AgencyTexas → Department of State Health Services
Contacts1 person available
OfficeTX, USA
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Texas → Department of State Health Services
Office AddressTX, USA
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission is accepting bids for Lab Supplies for testing food, water, dairy and shellfish used by the public health laboratory using Biomerieux instruments and equipment. The required goods to be provided in this bid are listed in the Exhibit C – Pricing sheet. The items to be delivered “on an as-needed basis” as requested per the Lab facility.

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