Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0017714
Texas DSHS Solicits Liquid Scintillation Counter and Lab Accessories
Posted
July 21, 2026
Respond By
August 04, 2026
Identifier
HHS0017714
NAICS
423490, 334516, 334519
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), on behalf of the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), is seeking bids for a Liquid Scintillation Counter and related laboratory accessories and services for the DSHS Laboratory. - Government Buyer: - Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) - Department of State Health Services (DSHS) - Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) - Products and Accessories Requested: - Liquid Scintillation Counter (1 unit) - Must include: one-year warranty (all parts and labor), Windows 11 x64 compatible software for instrument control, data analysis, and report generation - Table with wheels (120 cm W x 70 cm D x 59 cm H) - Shipping and handling - Barcode ID Plates (40 units) - Racks for 6 x 20ml LSC vials (17 units) - Racks for 10 x 7ml LSC vials (26 units) - Services Requested: - One day on-site installation and familiarization - Basic user training - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Minimum five years of experience required for bidders - All software must be compatible with Windows 11 x64 - One-year warranty on all parts and labor - Contract term runs through August 31, 2026, with a possible one-year extension - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mentioned, but the procurement is for a specialized laboratory instrument used for scientific measurement.
Description
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking competitive bids to establish contract(s) for the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for a Liquid Scintillation Counter for the DSHS Laboratory. The procurement involves the purchase and installation of this specialized laboratory equipment. Bidders must submit responses by August 4, 2026, and the solicitation is governed under Texas Government Code 2157.001. The project includes multiple highway districts within Texas and requires Dual CTCD/CTCM certification.