RSO - Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) Testing System for Harris Health

Harris Health is seeking offers from qualified vendors to provide and install an Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) Testing System, including associated software and middleware, reagents, consumables, training, and ongoing service support. The system shall be capable of performing ANA screening and interpretation for autoimmune disease diagnostics.

The purpose of this RFO is to acquire a new analyzer to:

• Ensure continuous service at Ben Taub Hospital;
• Provide automatic result transmission;
• Reduce manual data entry;
• Improve workflow efficiency;
• Expand current test menu; and
• Increase testing throughput.

Harris Health is seeking offers from qualified vendors to provide and install an Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) Testing System, including associated software and middleware, reagents, consumables, training, and ongoing service support. The system shall be capable of performing ANA screening and interpretation for autoimmune disease diagnostics. The system should also comply with all regulatory and accreditation requirements, e.g., CLIA, CAP, FDA, and HIPAA.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Vendor must be an Approved/Authorized Distributor for proposed equipment

Minimum Solution Requirements:

• FDA-cleared or FDA-approved for the intended use
• Interface – System must support fully bi‑directional HL7 messaging (orders and results) and must integrate with Data Innovations middleware without requiring custom interface development.
• System shall support Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) testing
• ANA testing using Hep-2 cell slides and anti-dsDNA testing using Crithidia luciliae slides
• Automated image acquisition
• Automated pattern recognition and interpretation assistance for ANA IFA testing
• Digital image storage and retrieval

Harris Health currently has one (1) Werfen QUANTA-Lyser®3000 IFA/ELISA and one (1) NOVA View® 2.0 Automated Fluorescent Microscope at Ben Taub Hospital.

Harris Health is using the Euna eProcurement Solution (formerly Bonfire) (https://gobonfire.com) to distribute this RFO document, respond to questions, and receive offers for this competitive solicitation.

If a vendor is unable to submit their offer through Euna, a hardcopy is to be submitted to the Sourcing Director prior to the submittal deadline [...] delivered in a sealed envelope with the Vendor Name and RFO number typed on the envelope.

Evaluation Scoring

Award shall be made to the highest scored responsive and responsible vendor whose offer is determined to be the best evaluated offer taking into consideration the evaluation criteria in the following order of relative importance:

• Solution 50%
• Pricing (Capital Purchase or Lease Option) 30%
• Qualifications/Experience 20%

The initial term of the Agreement resulting from this RFO will be for one (1) year from the effective date of Agreement. Harris Health may consider seven (7) one-year renewal options, renewable one (1) year at a time, for ongoing maintenance and support.

Vendor shall provide a valid certificate of insurance prior to beginning any work in the insurance types and amounts specified in the attached Minimum Insurance Requirements document dated 05/2026. Coverage and endorsement must name Harris Health as additional insured.