Delivery Order #47QSSC26F8GC4

Delivery Order for Tobacco Pipe Cleaners to National Industries for the Blind

This award is a delivery order contract issued to National Industries for the Blind (NIB), an organization dedicated to creating employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The contract procures specialized tobacco pipe cleaners made with wire cores and nonabrasive filler materials designed to function effectively without damaging the pipes. This award supports the agency's ongoing requirement for this niche cleaning product, emphasizing both quality and accessibility initiatives by engaging NIB as a sole-source provider. The contract falls under a substantial single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract managed by the General Services Administration, which facilitates direct delivery services to federal customers. The work scope includes procuring and delivering this specific consumable item within a concise timeframe, highlighting the efficiency and specialized service provided by NIB. This short-term agreement was recently awarded and the performance period is precisely one week long. Notably, this delivery order builds upon a larger, multi-year IDIQ contract valued up to several hundred million dollars, indicating a stable and continuing partnership that supports government procurement while promoting social objectives. The award was issued without competitive bidding based on the unique capabilities and mission alignment of NIB. The place of performance is Alexandria, Virginia, consistent with NIB's operational hub.

Description

CLEANER, TOBACCO PIPE: WIRE CORE; DIAM OF CORE 0.029 IN; RIGIDITY SUFFICIENT TO ALLOW CLEANER TO PERFORM IN MANNER INTENDED; OVERALL DIAM 0.125 IN +OR- 0.015 IN; NONABRASIVE FILLER MATERIAL, ALL COTTON OR BLEND OF COTTON AND SYNTHETIC FIBER; FILLER M

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