Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26F8FTJ
Delivery Order for Safety Helmets to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$32.97
Ceiling
$32.97
Awarded
May 21, 2026
Period of Performance
May 21, 2026 – May 28, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26F8FTJ
NAICS
423850
This award is a delivery order contract awarded to National Industries for the Blind (NIB), an organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The contract involves the procurement of safety helmets, which are crucial personal protective equipment, enhancing workplace safety for government personnel or contractors. This delivery order is part of a larger, substantial single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract established by the General Services Administration (GSA) that focuses on direct delivery services to military and civilian customers. Awarded on a sole-source basis due to the specialized mission of NIB and limited competition, this contract supports both federal operational safety requirements and the social objective of employing disabled workers. The scope includes supplying the specified helmets to a location in Alexandria, VA, within a short timeframe of about one week, indicating prompt delivery and fulfillment. This contract builds upon the existing IDIQ agreement valued in the hundreds of millions, underscoring its significance in maintaining government safety supply chains while promoting inclusion. It was awarded recently in mid-2026, demonstrating ongoing agency reliance on NIB for critical delivery services.
Description
HELMET,SAFETY