nutrition supplements and thick it for residents

McKesson has been awarded contract HHSTX-7-0000411654 by the State of Texas effective August 6, 2026, to provide nutrition supplements and thickening agents for residents. The contract encompasses a range of clinical nutrition products and formulations designed to support nutritional requirements through both oral and tube feeding administration. The scope of supplies includes formulas and products for nutritional support, nutritional therapy products, and specialized pharmaceutical ingredients such as calcium glycerophosphate, phosphoric acid, sodium glycerophosphate, and combination phosphorus compounds.

The specific commodities and services fall under the United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) classifications for clinical nutrition (42230000), formulas and products for nutritional support (42231800), nutritional therapy products (51191900), and related pharmaceutical supplement categories. The National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) classification 27128 further identifies the deliverables as complete liquid diets and liquid food supplements suitable for both oral and tube feeding applications. While specific contract value, period of performance, and detailed organizational information are not fully populated in the available documentation, the award represents McKesson's engagement as the prime contractor for nutrition support services to Texas state residents.