Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26F8FL8
Delivery Order for Aircraft Solvent Wiper Cloths to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$1,600.26
Ceiling
$1,600.26
Awarded
May 21, 2026
Period of Performance
May 21, 2026 – May 28, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26F8FL8
NAICS
423850
This award represents a delivery order contract under an existing indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle managed by the General Services Administration (GSA). The recipient, National Industries for the Blind (NIB), is a specialized organization that facilitates employment for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The contract involves the procurement of cleaning cloths designed specifically as aircraft solvent wipers, manufactured according to federal specifications. These cloths are provided in standardized shipping containers containing multiple boxes, with each box housing a large quantity of cloths. This contract is significant as it supports the federal government's ongoing need for specialized cleaning materials in aviation maintenance, while simultaneously promoting social responsibility through NIB's employment mission. The scope covers the delivery of these cleaning cloths to a designated location in Alexandria, VA, within a short timeframe spanning approximately one week. This order is a subsequent delivery under a substantial multi-year IDIQ agreement secured previously through a sole-source process, reflecting the limited competitive landscape in this niche sector. The award follows the original large-scale IDIQ contract established to enable NIB to supply various services efficiently to federal clients, thereby reinforcing sustained federal support for organizations employing people with disabilities.
Description
CLOTH, CLEANING: IAW FEDERAL SPEC. CCC-C-46D & AMENDMENT 2. TYPE I-UNTREATED, CLASS 7-AIRCRAFT SOLVENT WIPER, SZ.-16-3/4 IN. BY 20-3/4 IN. UNIT OF ISSUE (AND BASIS FOR BID) IS A SHIPPING CONTAINER OF 8 DISPENSER BOXES, EA. BOX HOLDING 100 CLOTHS (800