Globe Scientific Zipper Closure Specimen Bags, Globe Scientific Inc - 4918, 6X9 In., Biohazard…

The State of Texas, Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Agency 537, awarded a contract to VWR International, LLC under TXMAS Contract TXMAS-24-17501 for the procurement of laboratory supplies. The prime contractor, VWR International, LLC, a vendor located in Radnor, Pennsylvania, was selected to supply Globe Scientific Zipper Closure Specimen Bags (Model 4918, 6X9 inches) featuring biohazard designation, scoreline, and document pouch capability. The purchase order was issued on April 16, 2026, with a contract value of $72.42 for one case of specimen bags. Delivery was designated to the DSHS office located at 1111 W North Loop, Austin, Texas 78756, with an expected delivery date of April 20, 2026, representing a three-day delivery window from order receipt.

The procurement was managed by HHSC Buyer Nicole Smith, with Doris Gonzales serving as the agency contact and delivery recipient. The State of Texas claimed exemption from Federal Excise Taxes and State and City sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). Invoicing instructions were directed to invoices@dshs.texas.gov in accordance with 34 TAC 20.487, effective May 1, 2022. This purchase order represents a single-line-item procurement with specified delivery and invoicing requirements for laboratory specimen containment materials.