UNSPSC 50211502: Cigarettes or cigars

UNSPSC 50211502 Cigarettes or cigars is a Commodity code that state and local governments procure as part of broader canteen and food-service supply contracts serving institutional facilities. Recent solicitations show that cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products are bundled with snacks, beverages, and prepared foods within single IFBs rather than purchased as standalone tobacco orders. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is the primary issuing body appearing in recent opportunities, soliciting tobacco products alongside approximately 130 line items of snacks, beverages, candy, and miscellaneous items for the canteen at Mexia State Supported Living Center. Bidders supplying tobacco products must hold a current Texas Comptroller cigarette and tobacco permit. Contracts are typically structured as one-year terms with optional one-year extensions, firm fixed pricing, and vendor responsibility for all delivery costs to the facility; pricing adjustments are permitted only at the agency's discretion based on Consumer Price Index or federal minimum wage movement, and contracts are subject to appropriations and fund availability.

Texas is the only state appearing in recent activity for this code, with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission reissuing the same Mexia SSLC canteen solicitation three times between July and September 2026 (IFB HHS0017722, HHS0017722V2, and HHS0017722V3), indicating either unsuccessful prior rounds or specification refinements. The most recent iteration, HHS0017722V3, was posted September 8, 2026, with responses due September 9, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time. Historical annual spend for the entire canteen contract (tobacco products plus all other items) was $75,000 for the prior twelve months. Delivery windows are constrained to 7:00 AM–2:00 PM on specified dates, excluding 11:00 AM–noon. No HUB set-asides or subcontracting plans are required, though subcontracting is encouraged when opportunities exist. Contact for the procurement is George Mills, HHSC Procurement and Contracting Services, 512-406-2651, george.mills@hhs.texas.gov.