Mn2400Bkd Aaa 24/Pk Alkaline Battery and 3 more items

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) awarded a purchase order (PO No. 26028280) to Sid Tool Co., Inc. dba MSC Industrial Supply Co. under the Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) contract TXMAS-25-45003. The contract, dated December 2, 2025, involves the procurement of various office and emergency supplies, including one 24-pack of AAA alkaline batteries, two 3AAA 235-lumen orange LED flashlights, two 163-piece Class A 50-person plastic portable first aid kits, and two 8.0x8.4" white 60-pack facial tissue packages. The total contract value is $358.87, with goods to be delivered to an address in Austin, Texas within 7 days of order (ARO) by December 9, 2025.

The purchase order leverages the state's tax-exempt status under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the items are designated for exclusive state use. The prime contractor, Sid Tool Co., Inc. dba MSC Industrial Supply Co., located in Davidson, North Carolina, will fulfill the order with products from manufacturers including Duracell Industrial Operations, Klein Tools, Medique Products, and Kimberly Clark. The contract's point of contact for the agency is Lisa Freeman, with the contractor contact noted as Daniell Cooper. This procurement appears to be a routine supply replenishment for the Texas Department of State Health Services, focusing on essential office and emergency preparedness materials.