Goods Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the products or services. The response to this RFI is requested by close of business on April 28, 2026.

The bid notice states that the agency intends to make one award per group, and offerors are required to propose on all items for each group they offer on. Failure to do so may result in a proposal being deemed technically unacceptable. The contracting officer is not obligated to initiate negotiations, and each offeror shall submit its most competitive proposal for each group it has chosen to propose on, which shall be responsive to all requirements and free from deficiencies.

The bid notice states that specific quality requirements per item are included in the schedule of items attachment 1. When proposing in response to a solicitation, failure to propose the specified quality requirement per item as identified in attachment 1 may render an offeror's proposal technically unacceptable. If the items description in attachment 1 does not provide a specific quality grade, the minimum quality grade that is required to meet the terms of this solicitation is USDA grade number 1.

The bid notice states that deliveries shall occur once per week to the designated receiving area.

The bid notice states that payments will be processed through the internet payment platform and the vendor shall submit invoices through www. ***. *. *

The bid notice states that all products must meet U. S. Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration food safety standards.

The bid notice states that individual purchases under this agreement shall not exceed $10,**** per call.

The deadline for submitting responses to this sources sought notice is 11:59 PM ET, Friday, April 17, 2026, as stated in the notice: all responses shall be submitted in writing via email no later than 11: 59 et, friday, april 17, 2026.

The notice requires potential sources to provide their company name, SAM Unique Entity Identification (UEI) or Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, company address, point of contact information, company's capability to meet the requirement, company's type of business and socioeconomic status, and information on existing contract vehicles if applicable. The notice states: Responses to this notice shall include the following: 1. Company name 2. SAM unique entity identification UEI or data universal numbering system DUNS number SAM is preferred 3. Company's address 4. Point of contact information i. e. title, phone number and email address 5. Company's capability to meet this requirement and any pertinent information which demonstrates the company's ability to meet the above requirements. 6. Company's type of business small or large and socioeconomic status whether service disabled veteran owned, veteran owned, hubzone, 8a, women owned, small disadvantaged, etc.

The bid notice states that responses to this IFB must be received by April 27, 2026, 10:30 am Central Time.

The bid notice states that HHS system agency will make contract payments in accordance with chapter **** of the Texas Government Code, commonly known as the Texas Prompt Payment Act.

The bid notice states that HHSC shall not be obligated to select the bidder with the lowest price but shall make an award to the bidder who provides the best value to the state of Texas.

To be considered for award, bidders must submit a comprehensive response which includes all required information and documentation as outlined in this IFB to ensure the bidder meets all requirements, possesses the required experience and qualifications, and has the capacity to provide the goods and/or services described in this IFB.

The bid notice states that the contractor's noncompliance or failure to timely correct a deficiency may result in delayed payment or nonpayment as determined by the HHS agency.

The bid notice states that questions or clarifications submission deadline is April 15, 2026.