Standard Overnight

FedEx Corporate Services, Inc., headquartered in Washington, D.C., was awarded a term contract by the State of Texas, Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division, on behalf of Lutheran Social Services of the South (Purchasing Agency A1111), located in Austin, Texas. The contract covers small package delivery services, specifically Standard Overnight shipping. The contract period extends from April 28, 2026, to November 27, 2026, with a cumulative contract value of fifteen dollars ($15.00). The purchase order encompasses one unit of Standard Overnight shipping services at a unit price of $15.80 per shipment, with goods destined for delivery to Lutheran Social Services of the South at 8305 Cross Park Drive, Austin, Texas 78754.

The contract falls under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code 96224 and represents a term contract identified as 962-C1. The State of Texas claims exemption from federal excise taxes and state and local sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), as the services are designated for exclusive use by a Texas political subdivision. This award demonstrates the state's engagement of commercial logistics services through established procurement channels to support operations of its political subdivisions.