Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26F84VR
Delivery Order for Absorbent Paper Towels to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$224.28
Ceiling
$224.28
Awarded
May 14, 2026
Period of Performance
May 14, 2026 – May 21, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26F84VR
NAICS
423850
This award is a delivery order contract under a larger multi-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement. The recipient, National Industries for the Blind (NIB), specializes in providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, producing goods and services that support federal agencies. The contract covers the procurement of highly absorbent, non-abrasive three-ply paper towels designed for cleaning and polishing soft plastic surfaces, meeting specific strength and size specifications. This award supports the agency's operational needs with essential cleaning supplies, ensuring high-quality products while promoting social responsibility through supporting employment of the disabled community. The scope involves timely delivery of the specified paper towel products to a government location in Alexandria, Virginia, within a condensed performance period. The delivery order is issued under the existing large-scale IDIQ contract awarded on a sole-source basis, emphasizing limited competition justified by the unique nature of the service and NIB’s mission. The contract runs for a short, defined period aligned with supply requirements, reflecting an ongoing relationship and stable supply chain within the broader $800 million contract framework.
Description
TOWEL,PAPERIPING, AND POLISHING SOFT PLASTIC SURFACES; PAPER, THREE-PLY MINIMUM, HIGHLY ABSORBENT, NON-ABRASIVE; 14.75 INCHES MINIMUM PER SIDE WITH OVERALL AREA OF MINIMUM OF 250.0 SQUARE INCHES; TENSILE STRENGTH 388.0 OUNCESPER INCH DRY AND 78.0 OUN