Continental US Ground - RB

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Agency 729) awarded a purchase order to FedEx Corporate Services, Inc., a Washington, D.C.-based contractor, for Continental US Ground shipping services. The contract, identified as 26324550, was executed on August 4, 2026, with a total contract value of $11.40. The service procurement falls under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code 96224 and represents a single shipment with zero days advance notice required for delivery. The goods are designated for delivery to the United States and are exempt from state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) due to their exclusive use by a Texas state agency.

This purchase order reflects a minimal-value transaction processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division. The contract includes one unit of Continental US Ground shipping services at a unit price of $11.40, with the delivery date coinciding with the award date of August 4, 2026. No option periods, renewals, or set-asides are indicated in the procurement documentation. The transaction demonstrates standard procurement procedures for routine shipping services by a state healthcare institution.