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Texas HHSC Seeks Laboratory Equipment Maintenance for Chemical Threat Response Lab

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), on behalf of the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), is seeking bids for professional maintenance services for the Chemical Threat Response Laboratory. - Government Buyer: - Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS), for the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) - Products/Services Requested: - Preventative maintenance and repair services for specialized laboratory equipment, with a focus on the MicroLab Star (SN B788) instrument - 24/7 maintenance coverage, including labor, parts, and travel - Guaranteed response times for service calls - Services must be performed by OEM-certified field service engineers - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, but the MicroLab Star instrument is a key piece of equipment (commonly manufactured by Hamilton Company) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - OEM Field Service Engineer training certificates required for relevant equipment - Compliance with CDC and Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) requirements - Background checks for service personnel - Strict adherence to service standards and guaranteed response times - Contract available for use by both HHSC and DSHS, covering multiple Texas districts - Initial contract term of one year, with up to three one-year renewal options and a possible one-year extension - Estimated contract value is approximately $124,000

Description

This solicitation is for maintenance agreement and service contract for the Chemical Threat Response Laboratory for fiscal year 2027. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will be entitled to use any contract awarded. The scope includes preventative maintenance and repairs of laboratory equipment, specifically the micro lab star (SN B788) instrument. The estimated contract value is $123,975.00, and the contract start date is anticipated to be September 1, 2026. The solicitation requires submission of various exhibits and certifications, including dual CTCD/CTCM certification.

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