Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26F83ES
Delivery Order for Polyethylene Utility Pails to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$248.40
Ceiling
$248.40
Awarded
May 13, 2026
Period of Performance
May 13, 2026 – May 20, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26F83ES
NAICS
423850
This award is a delivery order contract given to National Industries for the Blind (NIB), an organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The contract involves the procurement of utility pails made from polyethylene plastic, featuring tapered sides for nesting, a 10-quart capacity with inside graduation marks, an outward curling top rim for enhanced rigidity, and a pouring lip. This order supports the broader Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) parent contract, which is a substantial, single-award agreement facilitating direct delivery services to military and civilian customers. Awarded on a sole-source basis due to NIB's unique mission and limited competition, this contract reinforces important social and economic objectives by linking government procurement with empowerment of disabled workers. The scope specifically covers the production and delivery of these essential utility containers within a short, defined performance period. The award exemplifies the federal government’s commitment to inclusive contracting while fulfilling necessary supply requirements efficiently.
Description
PAIL, UTILITY: PAIL STYLE ROUND, WITH TAPERED SIDES FOR NESTING; MATERIAL POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC;CAPACITY 10.0 QUARTS; GRADUATION MARKS: 1.0-QUART GRADUATIONS MARKED ONINSIDE; TOP RIM RIM CURLS OUTWARD TO IMPROVE RIGIDITY; POURING LIP INCLUDED; BAIL ST