Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26F84GF
Utility Pail Procurement Delivery Order to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$16.56
Ceiling
$16.56
Awarded
May 14, 2026
Period of Performance
May 14, 2026 – May 21, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26F84GF
NAICS
423850
This award is a delivery order contract issued under a substantial single-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) vehicle managed by the General Services Administration (GSA). The recipient is National Industries for the Blind (NIB), an organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. NIB specializes in manufacturing and supplying products and services that support federal government needs while promoting workforce inclusion for disabled persons. The contract procures polyethylene utility pails of 10-quart capacity, featuring nested tapered sides, graduation marks, and a pouring lip—products designed for practical utility and durability. This contract is significant as it continues to advance the federal government's commitment to inclusive procurement and supporting socially responsible businesses. The scope involves delivering these utility pails efficiently to meet agency operational requirements. The award was made through the existing sole-source IDIQ contract with NIB, justified by limited competition and specialized workforce considerations. The delivery order spans a brief performance period in mid-2026, ensuring timely fulfillment of the agency's supply needs. This award builds on a foundational IDIQ contract established in 2021 with a considerable ceiling value, underscoring a long-term partnership and sustained government support for NIB's mission-driven operations.
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