Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0017310

Texas Solicits Bio-Rad D-10 Hemoglobin Testing System Solution for State Health Labs

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) are seeking bids for a D-10 Hemoglobin Testing System Solution to support state health laboratories. - Government Buyer: - Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) division - Department of State Health Services (DSHS), South Texas Lab - OEM Highlight: - Bio-Rad Laboratories is the specified manufacturer for the D-10 Hemoglobin Testing System; equivalent products may be considered if they meet all requirements - Products Requested: - D-10 Hemoglobin Testing System Compact Analyzer (Part #120104105), quantity: 1 - D-10 Power Cord, 110V (Part #2200404), quantity: 2 - D-10 Rack Loader and Accessories (Part #2200600), quantity: 1 - Product Details: - Ion-exchange HPLC analyzer for precise and reproducible hemoglobin binding protein results - Supports dual testing for HbA1c and fetal screening (HbA2, HbF) on a single platform - Must accurately process samples with common hemoglobin variants (HbS, HbC, HbD, HbE) - Rack loader enables walk-away capability for up to 50 samples - Notable Requirements: - Delivery and installation to multiple state lab locations - Equipment replaces an outdated analyzer - Bidders must submit firm fixed prices for specified part numbers - Open for use by both HHSC and DSHS - Estimated Contract Value: - $79,566.00 - Locations: - South Texas Lab, 1301 S Rangerville Rd, Harlingen, TX 78552 (place of performance) - Procurement and Contracting Services Building, 1100 W 49th St. MC: 2020, Austin, TX 78756 (contracting office)

Description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking competitive bids to establish contracts for a D-10 Hemoglobin Testing System Solution. This system is an ion-exchange HPLC designed to provide precise and reproducible results of hemoglobin binding proteins, including dual testing programs for HbA1c and fetal screening (HbA2 and HbF), even in the presence of common hemoglobin variants such as HbS, HbC, HbD, and HbE. The system allows loading up to 50 samples for walk-away capability with a Rack Loader option and will replace the current analyzer that has exceeded its useful life. Both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will be entitled to use any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation.

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