To establish a contract to purchase and exchange whole blood.

The State of Texas has awarded a contract to South Texas Blood & Tissue Center for the procurement and exchange of whole blood and related blood products. The contract, identified by the unique identifier 0000000000000000000005323, was executed on January 14, 2026, and focuses on acquiring critical medical resources including whole human blood, fresh frozen plasma, and plasma derivatives or isolated clotting factors.

The contract encompasses UNSPSC categories 41132006 (Plasma derivatives), 41132007 (Human whole blood), and 41132004 (Fresh frozen plasma), with a corresponding NIGP code 27119 for blood and blood fractions intended for transfusions. While specific contract values were not provided in the source documentation, the award represents a strategic procurement to ensure adequate blood product supply for medical and healthcare purposes within the state of Texas. The prime contractor, South Texas Blood & Tissue Center, will be responsible for managing the exchange and distribution of these essential medical resources.