Delivery Order #47QSSC26F82P1

Delivery Order for AA Alkaline Batteries to National Industries for the Blind

This award is a delivery order under a larger indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. The recipient, National Industries for the Blind (NIB), is an organization dedicated to employing individuals who are blind or visually impaired and provides direct delivery services to federal customers. The contract involves the procurement of non-rechargeable AA alkaline manganese dioxide batteries with specific manufacturing and expiration standards. This delivery order supports ongoing federal requirements for essential consumable supplies, demonstrating the government’s commitment to sourcing from socially responsible organizations. The scope covers the supply of packaged batteries meeting strict quality criteria for use by military and civilian agencies. The contract was awarded through a sole-source approach under the existing IDIQ agreement, justified by the specialized nature of the provider and prior proven service. The delivery order spans a short period within a multi-year contractual framework, ensuring timely provision of these critical supplies to the agency. The broader IDIQ contract underpins significant direct delivery services valued in the substantial range, reinforcing the importance of NIB's role in federal procurement.

Description

BATTERY,NONRECHARGE18.1. TYPE II-ALKALINEMANGANESE DIOXIDE, ANSI/NEDA NO.15A, CONSUMERSZ. DESIGNATION ''AA'', NOMINAL VOLTAGE 1.5.UNIT OF ISSUE IS PKG OF4, MAX. AGE ON DELIVERYIS 150 DAYS. EXPIRATIONDATE, MIN. OF 36 MOS.AFTER DATE OF MANUFACTURE.

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