Preventative Maintenance and as needed repair services for Agilent Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Instruments

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking competitive bids to establish a contract for preventative maintenance and as-needed repairs for the Agilent Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) 5977 Turbo System. The solicitation, posted on March 4, 2024, under the number HHS0014389, emphasizes that only bids conforming precisely to the specified brand, make, and model will be considered, in accordance with Section 2155.067 of the Texas Government Code. The procurement process includes a deadline for questions or clarifications by March 8, 2024, with responses to be posted by March 12, 2024. The final response submission deadline is March 18, 2024, and the anticipated contract start date is September 1, 2024. The contract aims to ensure the proper functioning and maintenance of critical laboratory equipment, supporting the agency’s health and safety objectives. The contract will be managed by the Texas Department of State Health Services, with Nicole McMurtray serving as the primary point of contact. Interested vendors can find additional details and submit their bids through the Texas SmartBuy electronic system. The project underscores the agency’s commitment to maintaining high standards for laboratory instrumentation, ensuring reliable operation of the GCMS system essential for scientific and health-related testing activities within Texas.