Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26F8G1D
Short-Term Purchase of Nitrile Gloves by National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$54.03
Ceiling
$54.03
Awarded
May 21, 2026
Period of Performance
May 21, 2026 – May 28, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26F8G1D
NAICS
423850
This award represents a delivery order under an existing Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract previously established by the General Services Administration (GSA) with National Industries for the Blind (NIB). NIB, a well-regarded organization providing employment opportunities to individuals who are blind or visually impaired, is the recipient of this contract. The delivery order procures disposable, ambidextrous nitrile gloves that are powder-free, latex-free, and industrial grade, designed for general-purpose use with a soft material that conforms to the hand. The gloves are medium-sized, 4 mils thick, and come in dispenser boxes. This procurement is significant as it supports both federal operational needs and the mission of NIB to empower visually impaired workers. The scope of work covers the supply and delivery of these gloves within a brief performance window of approximately one week. The delivery order is issued under the contract vehicle identified as a substantial single-award IDIQ contract managed by GSA, awarded on a sole-source basis to NIB due to its unique capacity to fulfill the government’s requirements while enabling workforce inclusion. Important milestones include the original IDIQ award in 2021 and this recent delivery order’s scheduled execution in May 2026. No key subcontractors or original solicitation details are reported for this delivery order. Overall, this award exemplifies an effective federal acquisition that addresses immediate supply needs while promoting social impact through federal contracting.
Description
GLOVES,DISPOSABLE,NITRILE:AMBIDEXTROUS,POWDER- FREE,LATEX-FREE,INDUSTRIAL GRADE,NITRILE GLOVES FOR GENERAL PURPOSE USE. NITRILE SHALL BE SOFT FORMULATION ALLOWS GLOVES TO CONFORM TO HAND. 4 MILS THICK, MIN. MEDIUM, 9 1/2 IN, DISPENSER BOX. U/I BX (10