Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26F82UW
Delivery Order Award to National Industries for the Blind for Paper Towels
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$499.20
Ceiling
$499.20
Awarded
May 13, 2026
Period of Performance
May 13, 2026 – May 20, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26F82UW
NAICS
423850
This government award is a delivery order contract issued under a substantial indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) master contract held by National Industries for the Blind (NIB), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The contract involves the procurement of high-quality three-ply paper towels designed for wiping and polishing soft plastic surfaces, featuring specific size and strength requirements to ensure durability both when dry and wet. This award is significant as it supports federal operational needs while advancing social impact goals by leveraging the workforce capabilities of a disability-focused organization. The scope covers the delivery of these specialized paper towel products to the specified government location within a tightly defined week-long period. This delivery order was awarded on a sole-source basis, consistent with the underlying master contract's provision for limited competition due to the unique mission and capabilities of NIB. The contract timeline is short-term, encompassing the scheduled delivery within a single operational week. The delivery order builds upon the large, ongoing IDIQ contract with a potential contract value in the hundreds of millions, awarded earlier and designed to streamline procurement of direct delivery services to military and civilian customers.
Description
TOWEL,PAPERNG, WIPING, AND POLISHING SOFT PLASTIC SURFACES; THREE-PLY PAPER MINIMUM; 14.75 INCHES MINIMUM PER SIDE WITH OVERALL AREA OF MINIMUM OF 250.0 SQUARE INCHES; TENSILE STRENGTH 388.0 OUNCES PER INCH DRY AND 78.0 OUNCESPER INCH WET; TOTAL ABSO