Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0017038
5-Year Eppendorf Equipment Maintenance & Verification for Newborn Screening
Posted
March 31, 2026
Respond By
April 21, 2026
Identifier
HHS0017038
NAICS
811219
This opportunity seeks a contractor to provide specialized maintenance and verification services for Eppendorf laboratory equipment supporting Texas's Newborn Screening Program. - Government Buyer: - Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), agency 529 - OEM Highlight: - Eppendorf is the required Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for all equipment serviced - Vendors: - Only vendors able to service Eppendorf epMotion and Mastercycler X40 equipment per OEM specifications are eligible - Products/Services Requested: - Annual preventative maintenance and repair for Eppendorf epMotion equipment - Annual temperature verification for Eppendorf Mastercycler X40 equipment - Notable Requirements: - No substitutions allowed; only exact brand, make, and model numbers specified (Eppendorf epMotion and Mastercycler X40) - Services must support SCID-SMA screening as part of the Newborn Screening Program - Compliance with Section 2155.067 of the Texas Government Code (brand-specific procurement) - Contract Details: - 5-year contract term with annual service intervals
Description
The Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking competitive bids for a 5-year contract to provide annual preventative maintenance and repair services for Eppendorf epMotion and annual temperature verification for Eppendorf Mastercycler X40 equipment. This contract supports the continuation of SCID-SMA screening as part of the Newborn Screening Program. Bidders must conform exactly to the specified brand names, makes, and model numbers as outlined in the solicitation. The procurement is conducted under Section 2155.067 of the Texas Government Code.