Contract 26222416

On March 25, 2026, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (Contracting Organization 323) issued a purchase order (TXMAS-25-45002) to W.W. Grainger, Inc. dba Grainger for the procurement of supplies classified under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code 45000. The supplier, located at 7950 Research Blvd., Austin, Texas 78758-8425, was selected to provide two line items of Grainger-branded products, though specific product descriptions and part numbers are not detailed in the available documentation. The total contract value is $21.30, reflecting two units with respective unit prices of $21.30 and $0.00. The purchase order is exempt from state and local sales taxes under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the procurement is for the exclusive use of the State of Texas.

The transaction was executed as an offline sale purchase order with delivery designated to the United States. No extended period of performance is indicated in the contract award documentation; rather, this appears to be a discrete purchase order transaction processed on the award date of March 25, 2026. The contracting officer responsible for execution is identified as Bobby Pounds. Given the minimal contract value and generic commodity classification, this purchase order represents a routine procurement of indirect materials or supplies by the state retirement system.