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Sole Source- Service Agreement on Cepheid GeneXperts for Regional Clinical Laboratories

Health & Human Services CommissionIssuing agency·Texas·via the Texas Comptroller Electronic State Business Daily

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Due Aug 18, 2026·Posted Aug 3, 2026

AI takeaways

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking bids for a service agreement on Cepheid GeneXpert GX4XES2Y instruments at nine state hospital locations across Texas.
The estimated value is $156,810, with bids due August 18, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time, and an anticipated contract start date of September 1, 2026.
The initial contract term runs from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with up to two one-year renewal options.
Services include unlimited 24/7 technical phone support, remote diagnostics, 2-business-day onsite response, instrument repair with unlimited labor and parts, instrument swap, and one annual Xpert Check per instrument.
The procurement method is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) under Texas Government Code 2155.067, and only bids conforming exactly to the specified brand, make, and model will be considered.
Questions or clarifications must be submitted by August 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time.
The contact for this solicitation is Jeramy Keil, CTCD, CTCM, at 512-776-2992 or Jeramy.Keil@hhs.texas.gov.
Requirement: The Bidder shall have relevant experience required for the performance of the services as outlined in this IFB. The minimum experience required is four (4) years.

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Jeramy Keil

Jeramy.Keil@hhs.texas.govEmail (512) 776-2992Phone

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Solicitation

HHS0017473

Posted

Aug 3, 2026

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What this bid is asking for

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Provide a two-year service agreement for maintenance, inspection, and repairs of Cepheid GeneXpert GX4XES2Y instruments at nine Texas state hospital locations.
Deliver unlimited 24/7 technical phone support, remote diagnostics, and 2-business-day onsite response for repairs.
Perform instrument repair with unlimited labor and parts, including computer/laptop/hub repair or replacement, and one annual Xpert Check per instrument.
Submit a complete response including all required documentation (Exhibit A, Exhibit C, etc.) by the deadline via email to pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov or through the HHS Online Bid Room.

Posted Scope of Work

Estimated value: $156,810.

HHSC PCS is seeking competitive bids to establish contract(s) for Service Contract for Cepheid GeneXpert Instruments at State Hospital locations.

These specifications are being advertised under Section 2155.067 of the Texas Government Code. Only bids on items conforming exactly to these specifications, which include proposing only the brand name(s), make and model number(s) specified, will be considered in determining an award.

Procurement Schedule - All Times are Central Time

Reference Section 2 for further information

IFB Date Posted to ESBD

August 3, 2026

Questions or Clarifications Submission Deadline

August 7, 2026, 5:00 PM

Responses to Questions or Clarifications - Addendum posted on the ESBD

August 11, 2026

Response Deadline: Responses to this IFB must be received

August 18, 2026, 10:30 AM

Anticipated Contract Start Date

September 1, 2026

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

The required services are as-needed maintenance, inspection, and repairs (by way of a two-year service agreement) for Cepheid GeneXpert GX4XES2Y instruments at nine Texas locations. Services include unlimited 24/7 technical phone support, remote access diagnostics, 2-business-day onsite response, instrument repair with unlimited labor and parts, instrument swap if needed, and one annual Xpert Check performed onsite. The contractor must furnish all labor, tools, transportation, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to perform the services.

Questions & answers

AI-generated

What is the estimated value of this contract?

The estimated value is $156,810.

When is the bid due?

Responses must be received by August 18, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time.

Who is the sole point of contact for this solicitation?

The sole point of contact is Jeramy Keil, CTCD, CTCM, at 512-776-2992 or Jeramy.Keil@hhs.texas.gov.

What is the initial contract term?

The initial contract term begins September 1, 2026, and expires August 31, 2027.

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Title

Sole Source- Service Agreement on Cepheid GeneXperts for Regional Clinical Laboratories

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Sole Source- Service Agreement on Cepheid GeneXperts for Regional Clinical Laboratories

Value

156810.00

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Created

7/30/2026 1:39 pm

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Yes

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93857-Hospital And Medical Equipment, Invalid, Maintenance And Repair;

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Contact Name

Jeramy Keil

Ctcd Cert Num

1900050003

Description

HHSC PCS is seeking competitive bids to establish contract(s) for Service Contract for Cepheid GeneXpert Instruments at State Hospital locations.These specifications are being advertised under Section 2155.067 of the Texas Government Code. 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Posting Date

8/3/2026

Response Due

8/18/2026

User Follows

Agency Number

529

Contact Email

Jeramy.Keil@hhs.texas.gov

Last Modified

8/3/2026 11:29 am

Response Time

10:30 AM

Contact Number

(512) 776-2992

Created From POD

Yes

Solicitation Id

HHS0017473

State Agency Cert

Bid Response Email

pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov

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State Agency Cert Text

Dual CTCD/CTCM certification

Posting Requirement Text

14+ Days for Entire Solicitation Package

Listing

Title: Sole Source- Service Agreement on Cepheid GeneXperts for Regional Clinical Laboratories
Status: 1
Created: 7/30/2026 1:39 pm
Nigp Codes: 93857-Hospital And Medical Equipment, Invalid, Maintenance And Repair;
Agency Name: Health & Human Services Commission - 529
Internalid: 544480
Status Name: Posted
Posting Date: 8/3/2026
Response Due: 8/18/2026
Agency Number: 529
Last Modified: 8/3/2026 11:29 am
Response Time: 10:30 AM
Solicitation Id: HHS0017473

Enriched

Yes

Nigp Codes

93857-Hospital And Medical Equipment, Invalid, Maintenance And Repair;

Agency Name

Health & Human Services Commission - 529

Status Name

Posted

Posting Date

8/3/2026

Response Due

8/18/2026

Response Time

10:30 AM

Solicitation Id

HHS0017473

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Sole Source- Service Agreement on Cepheid GeneXperts for Regional Clinical Laboratories

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Due Aug 18, 2026·Posted Aug 3, 2026

AI takeaways

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking bids for a service agreement on Cepheid GeneXpert GX4XES2Y instruments at nine state hospital locations across Texas.
The estimated value is $156,810, with bids due August 18, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time, and an anticipated contract start date of September 1, 2026.
The initial contract term runs from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with up to two one-year renewal options.
Services include unlimited 24/7 technical phone support, remote diagnostics, 2-business-day onsite response, instrument repair with unlimited labor and parts, instrument swap, and one annual Xpert Check per instrument.
The procurement method is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) under Texas Government Code 2155.067, and only bids conforming exactly to the specified brand, make, and model will be considered.
Questions or clarifications must be submitted by August 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time.
The contact for this solicitation is Jeramy Keil, CTCD, CTCM, at 512-776-2992 or Jeramy.Keil@hhs.texas.gov.
Requirement: The Bidder shall have relevant experience required for the performance of the services as outlined in this IFB. The minimum experience required is four (4) years.

These takeaways are AI-generated and may be incomplete or wrong. Always verify every detail against the official documents before you bid.

Contact the buyer

Jeramy Keil

Jeramy.Keil@hhs.texas.govEmail (512) 776-2992Phone

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Solicitation

HHS0017473

Posted

Aug 3, 2026

Source

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What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Provide a two-year service agreement for maintenance, inspection, and repairs of Cepheid GeneXpert GX4XES2Y instruments at nine Texas state hospital locations.
Deliver unlimited 24/7 technical phone support, remote diagnostics, and 2-business-day onsite response for repairs.
Perform instrument repair with unlimited labor and parts, including computer/laptop/hub repair or replacement, and one annual Xpert Check per instrument.
Submit a complete response including all required documentation (Exhibit A, Exhibit C, etc.) by the deadline via email to pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov or through the HHS Online Bid Room.

Posted Scope of Work

Estimated value: $156,810.

HHSC PCS is seeking competitive bids to establish contract(s) for Service Contract for Cepheid GeneXpert Instruments at State Hospital locations.

Procurement Schedule - All Times are Central Time

Reference Section 2 for further information

IFB Date Posted to ESBD

August 3, 2026

Questions or Clarifications Submission Deadline

August 7, 2026, 5:00 PM

Responses to Questions or Clarifications - Addendum posted on the ESBD

August 11, 2026

Response Deadline: Responses to this IFB must be received

August 18, 2026, 10:30 AM

Anticipated Contract Start Date

September 1, 2026

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What is the estimated value of this contract?

The estimated value is $156,810.

When is the bid due?

Responses must be received by August 18, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time.

Who is the sole point of contact for this solicitation?

The sole point of contact is Jeramy Keil, CTCD, CTCM, at 512-776-2992 or Jeramy.Keil@hhs.texas.gov.

What is the initial contract term?

The initial contract term begins September 1, 2026, and expires August 31, 2027.

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ESBD_544480_1785770783126_Exhibit_A_HHS_Solicitation_Affirmations.pdfNL

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ESBD_544480_1785770803200_Exhibit_B_PCS_111_HHS_UTCs_and_HHS_Affirmations.pdfNL

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ESBD_544480_1785770832357_Exhibit_D_Bidder_Reference_Qualifications_Form.docxNL

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ESBD_544480_1785770848275_Exhibit_E_Online_Bid_Room_Information.docxNL

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ESBD_544480_1785770971690_Exhibit_E-1_PCS_Map_Directions.pdfNL

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Title

Sole Source- Service Agreement on Cepheid GeneXperts for Regional Clinical Laboratories

Detail

User

445183

Title

Sole Source- Service Agreement on Cepheid GeneXperts for Regional Clinical Laboratories

Value

156810.00

Zones

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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Status

Created

7/30/2026 1:39 pm

Approved

Yes

Nigp Codes

93857-Hospital And Medical Equipment, Invalid, Maintenance And Repair;

Zones List

Zone: 1
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 1

Zone: 2
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 2

Zone: 3
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 3

Zone: 4
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 4

Zone: 5
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 5

Agency Name

Health & Human Services Commission - 529

Internalid

544480

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Plan Repost

Status Name

Posted

Attachments

Id: 544480
File Id: 33548547
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File Name: ESBD_544480_1785770762414_Solicitation HHS0017473.pdf
File Description: Solicitation HHS0017473

Id: 544480
File Id: 33548548
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File Name: ESBD_544480_1785770783126_Exhibit_A_HHS_Solicitation_Affirmations.pdf
File Description: Exhibit_A_HHS_Solicitation_Affirmations

Id: 544480
File Id: 33548549
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File Name: ESBD_544480_1785770803200_Exhibit_B_PCS_111_HHS_UTCs_and_HHS_Affirmations.pdf
File Description: Exhibit_B_PCS_111_HHS_UTCs_and_HHS_Affirmations

Id: 544480
File Id: 33548550
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File Name: ESBD_544480_1785770814000_Exhibit_C_Pricing Sheet.xls
File Description: Exhibit_C_Pricing Sheet

Id: 544480
File Id: 33548551
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File Name: ESBD_544480_1785770832357_Exhibit_D_Bidder_Reference_Qualifications_Form.docx
File Description: Exhibit_D_Bidder_Reference_Qualifications_Form

Id: 544480
File Id: 33548552
File URL: /core/media/media.nl?id=33548552&c=852252&h=rkOwV20p51NNbKqgY_l1i6n2kjzs2Di2G4tX_OckQpHFCtUU&_xt=.doc
File Name: ESBD_544480_1785770848275_Exhibit_E_Online_Bid_Room_Information.docx
File Description: Exhibit_E_Online_Bid_Room_Information

Id: 544480
File Id: 33548553
File URL: /core/media/media.nl?id=33548553&c=852252&h=ytMdFt0qKitVJRMbbfX8Wy4clBSml5BfcgaVofuLKxvLoT1N&_xt=.pdf
File Name: ESBD_544480_1785770971690_Exhibit_E-1_PCS_Map_Directions.pdf
File Description: Exhibit_E-1_PCS_Map_Directions

Id: 544480
File Id: 33548556
File URL: /core/media/media.nl?id=33548556&c=852252&h=cdWWZ8bVKdNwF8D3i4fKvscVZ1eNPLfQkiecL7JMYwiuT0G-&_xt=.pdf
File Name: ESBD_544480_1785770980952_Exhibit_F_Form_4109_Application_for_TIN.pdf
File Description: Exhibit_F_Form_4109_Application_for_TIN

Contact Name

Jeramy Keil

Ctcd Cert Num

1900050003

Description

Posting Date

8/3/2026

Response Due

8/18/2026

User Follows

Agency Number

529

Contact Email

Jeramy.Keil@hhs.texas.gov

Last Modified

8/3/2026 11:29 am

Response Time

10:30 AM

Contact Number

(512) 776-2992

Created From POD

Yes

Solicitation Id

HHS0017473

State Agency Cert

Bid Response Email

pcsbids@hhs.texas.gov

Highway Districts

1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Posting Requirement

Highway District List

District: 1
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 1
District Name: Paris

District: 2
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 2
District Name: Fort Worth

District: 3
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 3
District Name: Wichita Falls

District: 4
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 4
District Name: Amarillo

District: 5
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 5
District Name: Lubbock

District: 6
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 6
District Name: Odessa

District: 7
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 7
District Name: San Angelo

District: 8
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 8
District Name: Abilene

District: 9
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 9
District Name: Waco

District: 10
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 10
District Name: Tyler

District: 11
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 11
District Name: Lufkin

District: 12
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 12
District Name: Houston

District: 13
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 13
District Name: Yoakum

District: 14
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 14
District Name: Austin

District: 15
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 15
District Name: San Antonio

District: 16
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 16
District Name: Corpus Christi

District: 17
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 17
District Name: Bryan

District: 18
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 18
District Name: Dallas

District: 19
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 19
District Name: Atlanta

District: 20
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 20
District Name: Beaumont

District: 21
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 21
District Name: Pharr

District: 22
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 22
District Name: Laredo

District: 23
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 23
District Name: Brownwood

District: 24
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 24
District Name: El Paso

District: 25
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 25
District Name: Childress

State Agency Cert Text

Dual CTCD/CTCM certification

Posting Requirement Text

14+ Days for Entire Solicitation Package

Listing

Title: Sole Source- Service Agreement on Cepheid GeneXperts for Regional Clinical Laboratories
Status: 1
Created: 7/30/2026 1:39 pm
Nigp Codes: 93857-Hospital And Medical Equipment, Invalid, Maintenance And Repair;
Agency Name: Health & Human Services Commission - 529
Internalid: 544480
Status Name: Posted
Posting Date: 8/3/2026
Response Due: 8/18/2026
Agency Number: 529
Last Modified: 8/3/2026 11:29 am
Response Time: 10:30 AM
Solicitation Id: HHS0017473

Enriched

Yes

Nigp Codes

93857-Hospital And Medical Equipment, Invalid, Maintenance And Repair;

Agency Name

Health & Human Services Commission - 529

Status Name

Posted

Posting Date

8/3/2026

Response Due

8/18/2026

Response Time

10:30 AM

Solicitation Id

HHS0017473

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