MRO Supplies

The State of Texas, through the Texas A&M Forest Service (Agency 576), awarded a purchase order to Fastenal Company, a Minnesota-based industrial supplies distributor, on March 13, 2026. The contract, identified as TXMAS-25-45004, covers the provision of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supplies under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code 32070. The total contract value is $1,025.38, consisting of a single line item for MRO supplies with a unit price of $1,025.38.

This offline purchase order, processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division with internal tracking number TXLUF213762, represents a routine procurement of supplies for state operational needs. As a purchase order issued to an existing contract vehicle, the specific period of performance and detailed place of performance are not explicitly detailed in the award documentation; however, the supplies are designated for exclusive use by the State of Texas or its political subdivisions, with the state exercising exemption from federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).