Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #405-26R0013756
Texas DPS Solicits Software Maintenance and Support for Oxford Instruments EDS Systems
Posted
July 15, 2026
Respond By
July 29, 2026
Identifier
405-26R0013756
NAICS
541512, 811219
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Crime Laboratory is seeking bids for software maintenance and support for Oxford Instruments EDS (Electron Dispersive Spectrometer) systems used in gunshot residue (GSR) analysis. - Government Buyer: - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Crime Laboratory, Trace Evidence Section - Contact: John Peyton, Contract Administrator - OEM Highlight: - Oxford Instruments America, Inc. is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Software service support, maintenance, and license agreements for two Oxford Instruments computers - AZtecLive Std with Feature/GSR/Ultim Max 100 software license and maintenance (1 unit) - Inca Energy/Ultim Max 100 software license and maintenance (1 unit) - Both products are tied to specific serial numbers and are essential for the operation of the Oxford EDS instruments - Notable Requirements: - Five-year contract term with possible six-month extension - Compliance with Texas Government Code ยง 2157 exemption - Dual CTCD/CTCM certification required - Mandatory Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan - Delivery to DPS Crime Lab Headquarters in Austin, TX - Financial stability and detailed bid submission requirements - Software and maintenance must ensure audit compliance and uninterrupted operation of GSR analysis instruments
Description
The Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking to purchase Software Service Support and Maintenance and License Agreements for two Oxford computers from Oxford Instruments America, Inc. These computers operate software for Oxford EDS instruments used in gunshot residue analysis to standardize and streamline casework. The procurement aims to maintain the operation of these computers, ensure the software is current, and provide proper licensing for audit purposes. The contract term is five years with an estimated value of $148,350.