Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0017148v3
Preventive Maintenance and Repair for ThermoFisher Sensititre Systems at Texas DSHS Lab
Posted
July 17, 2026
Respond By
August 07, 2026
Identifier
HHS0017148v3
NAICS
811219
This opportunity is for preventive maintenance and repair services for Sensititre antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) systems at the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Laboratory, under the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). - Government Buyer: - Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), on behalf of Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Laboratory - Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) office - OEM Highlight: - ThermoFisher Scientific is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for Sensititre AST systems and related equipment - Products and Services Requested: - Annual preventive maintenance for Sensititre AST systems (including ARIS and OptiRead systems) - Unlimited on-site field service for repairs, including labor, travel, and software upgrades - As-needed replacement parts for Sensititre systems - 24/7 technical support via call center - Notable Requirements: - Subcontracting is prohibited due to the critical nature of the equipment - Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation of experience and qualifications - Contract is open for use by both HHSC and DSHS agencies - Unlimited on-site service and technical support are required - Equipment Supported: - Sensititre Automated Reading and Incubation System (ARIS) - Sensititre OptiRead Automated Fluorometric Plate Reading System - Sensititre computers
Description
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking competitive bids on behalf of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Laboratory for preventive maintenance services and as-needed parts and repair services for Sensititre antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) systems. These systems are used to test and provide minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of specific antibiotics for specific organisms to guide treatment or epidemiological purposes. The contract will cover annual preventive maintenance and replacement parts as needed for Sensititre Systems and ARIS HiQ Systems. Bidders must submit a comprehensive response including all required documentation by August 7, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time.