UNSPSC 50211507: Electronic cigarette

An electronic cigarette is an electrical device that is capable of simulating tobacco smoking. It does not rely on producing smoke to be inhaled but instead creates a water vapour containing variable doses of nicotine. The primary use of the electronic ci

UNSPSC 50211507 Electronic cigarette is a Commodity code, but the recent state and local opportunities tagged under it do not reflect electronic cigarettes or vaping products. Instead, the three most recent solicitations from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission all concern assorted snack and beverage products for a canteen at a state-supported living center, including conventional tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, roll-your-own tobacco) classified under NIGP codes 660-10 and 660-50, but no electronic cigarettes. The scope spans approximately 130 line items across prepared foods, beverages, snacks, candy, and related items with firm, fixed pricing required on all line items. Deliveries must occur during specified morning windows to the facility, with vendors bearing all delivery costs including overtime and specialized handling. The historical annual spend for the same or similar goods was $75,000 over a twelve-month period, though this is stated as a guideline and does not guarantee volumes. Contract terms run from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with HHSC retaining the discretion to extend for up to one additional year.

The code shows activity from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission as the sole recent issuing body, with three iterations of the same IFB (HHS0017722, HHS0017722V2, and HHS0017722V3) posted between July 16 and September 8, 2026. The most recent version, HHS0017722V3, closed September 9, 2026. Vendors supplying tobacco products must provide proof of a current Texas Comptroller cigarette and tobacco permit. All awards are contingent on HHSC Executive Commissioner approval, and HHSC reserves the right to make single or multiple awards to achieve best value. HUB Subcontracting Plan submission is encouraged but not required. The code shows no relevant recent procurement activity for electronic cigarettes; the mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the actual content of the canteen solicitations suggests a tagging error in the state or local procurement system.