Delivery Order #47QSSC26F865E

Delivery Order for Non-Rechargeable AAA Batteries to National Industries for the Blind

This award is a delivery order under a substantial existing IDIQ contract managed by the General Services Administration (GSA), specifically within a single-award IDIQ awarded to National Industries for the Blind (NIB). NIB is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This delivery order supports federal government needs by procuring non-rechargeable Type II alkaline manganese dioxide AAA batteries, packaged in units of four with strict shelf life and expiration requirements to ensure product reliability. The contract reflects the government's continued commitment to obtaining essential consumable products through a socially responsible supplier, promoting positive social impact while sustaining agency operations. The work involves timely delivery within a short performance window, maintaining logistical efficiency at the contractor's Alexandria, VA facility. Awarded on a sole-source basis under the framework of the umbrella IDIQ contract, this order leverages the trust and established relationship between GSA and NIB. It underlines the importance of the ongoing partnership that facilitates efficient procurement aligned with federal mandates supporting vulnerable populations. The original IDIQ contract, valued in the hundreds of millions and awarded in 2021, remains pivotal for direct delivery services to military and civilian customers, ensuring stable and sustained service continuity.

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

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