Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26F8F85
Delivery Order for Corrosion-Resisting Ribbon to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$206.52
Ceiling
$206.52
Awarded
May 21, 2026
Period of Performance
May 21, 2026 – May 28, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26F8F85
NAICS
423850
This award is a delivery order contract issued under a larger indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract previously established by the General Services Administration (GSA). The recipient, National Industries for the Blind (NIB), is an organization dedicated to creating employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, providing products and services to federal agencies. The contract procures a specialized sponge corrosion-resisting ribbon with precise construction specifications, including thickness, shape, and diameter, intended for government use. This contract is significant as it supports the sustained mission of NIB to supply critical products while promoting employment for disabled individuals within the public sector. The scope involves the manufacture and delivery of corrosion-resistant ribbon complying with stringent quality and design criteria. The award was issued under a sole-source IDIQ vehicle due to NIB's unique capabilities in this niche industrial sector. The performance period for this delivery order is a short-term, approximately one week span in May 2026, aligning with the broader long-term contract framework established since 2021. This focused procurement exemplifies how federal agencies leverage specialized contracts to meet specific material needs while fostering inclusive workforce initiatives.
Description
SPONGE CORROSION-RESISTING, 0.0014 TO 0.0024 INCH THICK RIBBON; CONSTRUCTION:NOT MORE THAN TWO CONTINUOUS SMOOTH EDGE RIBBONSCURLED UNDER TENSION INTO UNBROKEN SERIES OF COILS FORMED INTO INTERLOCKING SHAPE; SHAPE: ROUND;DIAMETER: 4.0 INCHES;THICKNES