Printing of Newborn Screening (NBS) blood specimen collection devices for DSHS

The Texas Department of State Health Services is soliciting competitive bids to contract for the provision of newborn screening blood specimen collection devices, as specified in the requirements outlined in the procurement document. The solicitation, numbered HHS0017275, was posted on the Texas SmartBuy portal on July 8, 2026, with all submissions required to be received by July 29, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time. Interested vendors may submit questions by July 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time, with any clarifications or addenda to be published by July 22, 2026. The anticipated contract start date is September 1, 2026, and the devices must meet all technical and operational specifications detailed in the solicitation to ensure compatibility with statewide newborn screening protocols. The procurement is categorized under a state and local government (SLED) agency effort, with the point of contact for inquiries being Jeramy Keil of the Department of State Health Services, reachable at 512-776-2992 or Jeramy.Keil@hhs.texas.gov. The contract will be performed in Texas with no specific city or zip code identified for performance, indicating statewide delivery and distribution requirements. No set-aside provisions or NAICS code are specified, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified suppliers regardless of business size or classification. All vendors must respond to the solicitation through the official Texas SmartBuy portal and ensure their submissions are complete and received by the deadline to be considered for award.