Risk Avoidance Government Bids & RFPs

Responses must be received by July 21, 2026, 10:30 AM CT. Deliveries are to be made between 7:00 am and 2:00 pm on the date specified on the PO, but not between 11:00 am and noon.

Payment will be made in accordance with the pricing provided on Exhibit C. Invoices must include the contract or purchase order number and describe the work completed in detail. Payments are governed by the Texas Prompt Payment Act.

The award will be made to the bidder who provides the best value to the state, based on meeting or exceeding requirements and specifications, ability to meet performance delivery requirements, and price.

Bidders must submit a comprehensive response including all required information and documentation to ensure they meet all requirements, possess the required experience and qualifications, and have the capacity to provide the goods and/or services.

HHSC reserves the right to purchase late items on an emergency basis and charge any resulting increase in price to the awarded vendor. Products delivered that fail to meet specifications or are not the actual items awarded may be rejected or returned at the vendor's expense.

Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 391, Subchapter C provides a formal protest procedure.

Failure to comply with IFB instructions, submission requirements, or to submit required documentation by the deadline may result in disqualification. Including assumptions in a response could also lead to disqualification.

The estimated historical spend for the same or similar goods or services was $48,****.

The period of performance is to commence as soon after award as practicable, but not to exceed 14 days for the base year. Subsequent option years will follow the base year. The contract is for 1 base year plus 4 option years.

The government may award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. Adherence to the requirements of, and demonstrating capabilities to comply with, the statement of work is more important than price.

Offerors must demonstrate that personnel have the certification necessary to provide the services. Offeror must show capability to comply with the requirements of the statement of work. Offeror must submit with quote all of the required documentation listed in submission instructions, section e.

Offerors are warned against contacting any VA personnel other than the contracting officer and contract specialist prior to award. If such contact occurs and found to be prejudicial to competing contractors, the offeror making such contact may be excluded from award considerations.

The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the software licenses or services.

The bid notice does not specify the payment terms.

The bid notice does not specify the warranty terms.

The bid notice states that this is a notice of intent to negotiate on a sole source basis, implying the award will be to ICAD, Inc. due to proprietary technology and continuity of service. The bid notice states The bid notice does not specify the award criterion.

The bid notice states that all responsible sources who believe they can meet the requirement as stated herein may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

The bid notice does not specify any penalties.

The bid notice does not mention a site visit.

The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.

The bid notice states that interested parties must identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by the response date of April 12, 2026, 1:00 PM MST.

The bid notice does not specify the estimated total value.

The current labor contract expires on March 14, 2026, and the proposed action is planned for procurement with an estimated value including all options as of March 3, 2026.

The bid notice states that the award will be based on best value to the government, considering fair and reasonable pricing and technical approach.

The justification indicates that the incumbent contractor, ICF Incorporated, possesses the necessary technical knowledge, platform familiarity, and operational continuity required for the mission-critical surveillance operations.

The bid notice states that the estimated value of the proposed action, including all options, is $700,****.