Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0017278V3
Sole Source Maintenance and Repair for Perkin Elmer Lab Instruments – Texas DSHS
Posted
September 03, 2026
Respond By
September 25, 2026
Identifier
HHS0017278V3
NAICS
811219
This opportunity involves a sole source maintenance and repair contract for Perkin Elmer laboratory instruments at the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) lab, managed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). - Government Buyer: - Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) - Department of State Health Services (DSHS) - Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) - OEM Highlight: - PerkinElmer, Inc. is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) referenced for all covered equipment - Products/Services Requested: - Maintenance and repair services for Perkin Elmer laboratory instruments, including: - Nexion 350 Q - Nexion 2000 (Model C and Model P) - FIMS 400 Mercury Analyzer - Spectrum Two/Spotlight 200i with Automatic DD-ATR Accessory - S23 Autosampler - SC-2 DX Fast Basic for Nexion (No PC3) - SC-4 DX Fast Basic for Nexion (No PC309) - Chiller units (Durachill CA 10, 1HP TP Quiet) - Services include unlimited on-site repairs, annual preventative maintenance (typically 1-2 visits per year per instrument), technical support, and use of OEM parts only - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source: Only Perkin Elmer brand, make, and model numbers are acceptable - Unlimited on-demand, on-site repair with 3 business day response time - Annual preventative maintenance per manufacturer recommendations - Use of OEM parts exclusively - Service reports and compliance with performance standards - Service hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Central, with emergency and after-hours support - Contract covers multiple lab areas (lead screening, biothreat, chemical threat, inorganic, and radiochemistry testing) - Initial contract term is 8 months with up to four one-year renewals and a possible one-year extension
Description
HHSC PCS is seeking competitive bids to establish contract(s) for maintenance and repairs for lab instruments used in multiple areas of the lab that perform lead screening, biothreat testing, chemical threat testing, inorganic and radiochemistry testing. The contract is a sole source procurement specifically for maintenance contracts for lab instruments. The contract is expected to start on January 1, 2027, with an estimated value of approximately $1,000,000. The procurement involves multiple districts and zones across Texas and requires certification of Dual CTCD/CTCM.