Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26F8GTG
Short-Term Delivery Order for AA Alkaline Batteries to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$47.58
Ceiling
$47.58
Awarded
May 21, 2026
Period of Performance
May 21, 2026 – May 28, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26F8GTG
NAICS
423850
This award is a delivery order contract issued under a large single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract managed by the General Services Administration (GSA). The recipient, National Industries for the Blind (NIB), is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, particularly through federal contracting. The contract involves the procurement of AA type II alkaline manganese dioxide batteries, packaged in sets of four, designed to meet specific quality standards and shelf life requirements. This short-term contract supports ongoing federal needs for reliable battery supplies and underscores the government's commitment to social responsibility by engaging a provider focused on supporting disabled individuals. The scope includes delivery within a one-week period, emphasizing timely fulfillment. This specific order is a subset of a significant overarching IDIQ contract awarded on a sole-source basis due to limited competition in this specialized supply area. The contract continues the partnership established under the parent contract, which facilitates direct delivery services to military and civilian customers and promotes employment opportunities for the visually impaired community.
Description
BATTERY,NONRECHARGE18.1. TYPE II-ALKALINEMANGANESE DIOXIDE, ANSI/NEDA NO.15A, CONSUMERSZ. DESIGNATION ''AA'', NOMINAL VOLTAGE 1.5.UNIT OF ISSUE IS PKG OF4, MAX. AGE ON DELIVERYIS 150 DAYS. EXPIRATIONDATE, MIN. OF 36 MOS.AFTER DATE OF MANUFACTURE.