Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26F8DCX
Delivery Order for Paper Towels and Surface Polishing Products to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$224.28
Ceiling
$224.28
Awarded
May 20, 2026
Period of Performance
May 20, 2026 – May 27, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26F8DCX
NAICS
423850
This contract award represents a delivery order under a larger indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle held by National Industries for the Blind (NIB). NIB, an organization dedicated to creating employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, is the prime recipient of this award. The delivery order procures specialized paper towels characterized by high absorbency, non-abrasive qualities, and specific physical strength parameters, intended for piping and polishing soft plastic surfaces. This procurement supports ongoing government needs for quality cleaning products in government facilities or operations and exemplifies the federal commitment to leveraging social enterprises like NIB. The scope includes delivery and supply of multi-ply paper towels meeting stringent specifications over a one-week performance period. The award is an extension of a sole-source, competitively justified IDIQ contract that allows streamlined procurement and supports stable employment for disabled workers. The timeline reflects a concise, scheduled delivery within May 2026, building on the foundational contract awarded in 2021 for direct delivery services. This award highlights the federal government's sustained partnership with NIB, promoting both operational readiness and social impact goals.
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