Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26F82VK
Delivery Order for Nonrechargeable AAA Batteries to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$149.60
Ceiling
$149.60
Awarded
May 13, 2026
Period of Performance
May 13, 2026 – May 20, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26F82VK
NAICS
423850
This award is a delivery order contract under a significant Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with National Industries for the Blind (NIB), an organization dedicated to providing employment to blind and visually impaired individuals. The contract procures nonrechargeable 18.1 alkaline manganese dioxide AAA batteries, packaged in sets of four, meeting strict quality and expiration standards to support federal requirements. The significance of this contract lies in its support of critical battery supply needs for military and civilian customers while advancing NIB's mission of workforce inclusion. The scope includes timely delivery of specified battery products within a short, defined period, ensuring reliable supply for government operations. This order is part of a sole-source arrangement justified by NIB's unique capacity and partnership under the larger IDIQ, which carries a substantial value and long-term performance through modifications. Key milestones include the recent short-term delivery schedule within the award's defined period, reinforcing continuity in supply and service.
Description
BATTERY,NONRECHARGE18.1. TYPE II-ALKALINEMANGANESE DIOXIDE BATTERY, ANSI/NEDA NO.24A,CONSUMER SZ. DESIGNATION ''AAA''. NOMINAL VOLTAGE1.5.UNIT OF ISSUE IS PKG OF4, MAX. AGE ONDELIVERY IS150 DAYS, EXPIRATION DATE, MIN OF36 MOS. AFTER DATE OF MANUFACTU