Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26F8F4S
Delivery Order for Carbon Steel Cotter Pins Awarded to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$321.40
Ceiling
$321.40
Awarded
May 21, 2026
Period of Performance
May 21, 2026 – May 28, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26F8F4S
NAICS
423850
This contract award represents a delivery order under a larger Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract previously established with National Industries for the Blind (NIB). NIB is an organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, operating in partnership with the federal government. The order involves the procurement of uncoated carbon steel cotter pin assortments, which are essential fasteners used in various mechanical and structural applications. This procurement supports efficient supply chain management for government operations by ensuring the timely delivery of critical hardware components. The work scope includes the delivery of these cotter pins to a specified location in Alexandria, Virginia, within a concise performance window covering about one week. This particular delivery order was likely awarded through a sole-source mechanism, consistent with the overarching IDIQ contract's competitive structure, allowing for streamlined acquisition from a trusted vendor. The IDIQ contract, valued at approximately $800 million, highlights a significant long-term partnership reinforcing employment opportunities for the disabled community while fulfilling government needs. Notably, this delivery order follows from the IDIQ contract awarded in 2021, which sets the foundational contract vehicle for these specialized procurement activities.
Description
COTTER PIN ASSORTMENT, CARBON STEEL, UNCOATED,