Tongue Blade, 6", Nonsterile, 500/Bx, Wood

The Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) of Texas awarded a purchase order (Contract 615-C1, PO No. 26333868) to Staples Contract & Commercial LLC on August 14, 2026, for the procurement of medical supplies. The order specifies 70 boxes of 6-inch nonsterile wooden tongue blades, manufactured by SP Richards, with 500 blades per box. The unit price is $13.15 per box, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $920.50. The purchase is exempt from Texas sales tax under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).

Delivery of the supplies is directed to the Abilene State Supported Living Center (SSLC) warehouse in Abilene, Texas, with an expected delivery date of August 17, 2026, reflecting a three-day window from receipt of order. Delivery is restricted to Monday through Friday between 8:00–11:30 AM and 1:00–4:30 PM, excluding state holidays. Daniel Gillis serves as the agency contact for this transaction. Staples Contract & Commercial LLC, based in Framingham, Massachusetts, is the prime contractor responsible for fulfilling this purchase order under the term contract framework.