035 short cont tip millermatic consumables and 1 more item

Texas A&M University - 711 awarded a purchase order to Sid Tool Co., Inc. dba MSC Industrial Supply Co. under Contract TXMAS-25-45003 on July 11, 2026. The prime contractor, located in Davidson, North Carolina, was selected to supply .035 Short Cont Tip Millermatic Consumables (NIGP Code 89596), welding consumable products for industrial applications. The contract was managed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division as a TXMAS-type contract.

The purchase order totaled $198.62 and covered two line items for the specified welding consumables, with scheduled delivery on July 13, 2026. The State of Texas claimed exemption from sales tax under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), reflecting the materials' designation for exclusive use by the state or its political subdivisions. Given the brief delivery timeline and minimal order quantity, this represents a spot purchase rather than an ongoing supply contract, with performance completed within a single business day of issuance.