Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26F8FRH
Sole-Source Delivery Order for Abrasive Synthetic Fiber Pads to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$21.36
Ceiling
$21.36
Awarded
May 21, 2026
Period of Performance
May 21, 2026 – May 28, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26F8FRH
NAICS
423850
This award is a delivery order contract under a large-scale Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicle with National Industries for the Blind (NIB), an organization dedicated to creating employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The contract procures light-duty, non-woven abrasive pads composed of synthetic fibers, sized and packaged per government specifications. It holds significant importance as it enables NIB to continue supporting federal government procurement needs while advancing its mission to empower disabled workers. The contract scope covers delivering these specific cleaning pads within a short performance period of about one week, ensuring timely restocking for government use. This order is awarded via a sole-source basis, justified by the IDIQ's established framework favoring NIB’s unique workforce model. It builds upon a substantial $800 million prime IDIQ contract originally awarded to NIB in 2021 for direct delivery services. The contract reinforces ongoing federal support for socially responsible procurement, combining operational efficiency with social impact.
Description
PADS, SCOURING: LIGHT DUTY NON-WOVEN PAD COMP- OSED OF ABRASIVE COATED SYNTHETIC FIBERS. SZ. W-6 (+/- 1/8"), L-9-1/2 (+/- 1/8"), T-1/4 (MIN "). U/I PG (10 EA PER PG)