Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0017132

Texas DSHS Solicits Culture Media Kits for Food and Environmental Testing

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), through the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), is seeking bids for specialized culture media to support laboratory testing of food, water, dairy, and shellfish samples. - Government Buyer: - Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) - Products/Services Requested: - Escherichia coli O157:H7 Supplement for Plating Medium (Part #M-0310), 10 kits - Escherichia coli O157:H7 Chromogenic Detection System (Part #M-0350), 2 kits (each kit makes 340-360 plates) - Listeria monocytogenes Chromogenic Detection System (Part #M-0550a), 20 kits - Enterobacter sakazakii Chromogenic Plating Medium Powder 250g (Part #M-0700), 2 kits - Enterobacter sakazakii Supplement for Plating Medium (Part #M-0710), 2 kits - OEMs and Vendors: - R & F Laboratories (implied by product naming conventions, but not explicitly named as OEM) - Notable Requirements: - All products must have at least 8 months of shelf life upon receipt - Products must comply with ISO 17025:2017, TNI 2016, CAP, FDA Milk, and FDA Shellfish laboratory standards - Bidders must submit comprehensive pricing and signed affirmation documentation - Contract is open for use by both DSHS and HHSC - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Texas Department of State Health Services Laboratory, Austin, TX - Period of Performance: - Initial term of one year with up to four one-year renewal options and a possible one-year extension

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of culture media needed to test food samples for the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Laboratory. The contract will support testing of food, water, dairy, and shellfish samples following various regulatory standards including ISO 17025:2017, TNI 2016, College of American Pathologists (CAP), and FDA requirements. The solicitation is managed by the Department of State Health Services - 537 and includes detailed specifications, delivery guidelines, and pricing information. Bidders must submit comprehensive responses including required documentation to be considered for award.

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