FedEx International Priority

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (Agency 557) awarded a purchase order to FedEx Corporate Services, Inc. on August 3, 2026, for international shipping services under Term Contract 962-C1. The awardee, headquartered at 900 7th Street NW, Suite 550, Washington, District of Columbia 20001, will provide one FedEx International Priority shipment with a contract value of $37.30. The delivery date coincides with the award date of August 3, 2026, with zero days allowed for arrival and readiness. Texas claims a sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) as the procurement is for exclusive use by a state agency.

The line item procured is classified under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code 96224 and involves a single instance of FedEx International Priority service at a unit price of $37.30. The State of Texas is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes except as otherwise noted in the contract terms. This represents a minimal-value transaction for expedited international courier services required by the state veterinary diagnostic laboratory.