Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26F85BF
Delivery Order for Picnic Knives Under GSA IDIQ Contract with National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$16.94
Ceiling
$16.94
Awarded
May 14, 2026
Period of Performance
May 14, 2026 – May 21, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26F85BF
NAICS
423850
This award represents a delivery order contract issued under a broader indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract managed by the General Services Administration (GSA). The recipient, National Industries for the Blind (NIB), is an organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, operating a significant GSA contract to supply direct services and products to military and civilian federal customers. The product procured through this delivery order consists of picnic knives, fulfilling operational requirements across various federal agencies. This contract highlights the agency's commitment to socially responsible sourcing by supporting employment for disabled individuals while meeting essential product needs. The scope of work involves the timely delivery of these picnic knives within a short timeframe. Awarded on a sole-source basis under the existing IDIQ vehicle, there was no competitive bidding due to the established partnership and unique capabilities of NIB. The effective performance period for this order is a brief one-week window in mid-2026. Notably, this delivery order is connected to a larger, long-term GSA IDIQ contract valued in the hundreds of millions, which reinforces ongoing support for accessible employment and direct delivery services to the government.
Description
KNIFE,PICNIC