Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0017275

Texas Solicits Bids for Newborn Screening Blood Specimen Collection Devices and Kits

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are soliciting bids for Newborn Screening (NBS) blood specimen collection devices and kits for statewide newborn screening programs. - Government Buyer: - Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) - Department of State Health Services (DSHS) - Offices: HHS Purchasing; Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) - OEMs Referenced (as filter paper standards): - Eastern Business Forms (EBF) 903TM - PerkinElmer 226TM - Products/Services Requested: - Newborn Screening (NBS) blood specimen collection kits and devices - Medicaid NBS3 devices: 422,400 units (7-part interleaved snap-out kits, serial numbered, barcoded, with specific printing) - Paid NBS4 forms: 354,000 units (7-part interleaved snap-out kits, serial numbered, barcoded, with specific printing and labeling differences) - General NBS kits for FY27 (1 unit listed, likely for pricing/sample purposes) - Technical and Unique Requirements: - Filter paper must be equivalent to EBF 903TM or PerkinElmer 226TM, or an equivalent with CDC evaluation documentation - FDA device establishment registration required - Validation of filter paper properties and product specifications - Serial numbering and barcode requirements for traceability - Educational materials must be provided in both English and Spanish - Strict delivery schedules: split shipments by February 1 and July 1, 2027 - Quality assurance, packaging, and documentation standards - Estimated contract value: $2,500,000 - No specific OEM mandated, but EBF and PerkinElmer are referenced as filter paper standards

Description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking competitive bids to establish a contract for providing Newborn Screening (NBS) blood specimen collection devices in accordance with the specifications stated in the solicitation. Both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will be entitled to use any contract awarded. The procurement includes submission of comprehensive responses with required documentation and adherence to the specified schedule. The estimated contract value is $2,500,000.00.

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