Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26F8HC6
Short-Term Delivery Order for Paper Towels Awarded to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$249.60
Ceiling
$249.60
Awarded
May 21, 2026
Period of Performance
May 21, 2026 – May 28, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26F8HC6
NAICS
423850
This award represents a short-term delivery order contract issued under a larger Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle managed by the General Services Administration (GSA). The recipient, National Industries for the Blind (NIB), is a reputable organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This specific order procures three-ply paper towels designed for wiping and polishing soft plastic surfaces, meeting stringent physical and tensile strength requirements. The significance of this contract lies in its support of federal agency needs for essential cleaning supplies, while simultaneously advancing NIB's mission of promoting workforce inclusivity for disabled individuals. The scope includes delivery of specified paper towels with defined minimum dimensions and strength, suitable for government use. The contract was awarded on a sole-source basis, leveraging the established IDIQ contract that ensures streamlined procurement and continuity of supply. Awarded recently, the contract performance period spans a brief, defined timeframe, emphasizing timely fulfillment. This delivery order supplements the multi-million dollar IDIQ contract that enables NIB to provide direct delivery services to military and civilian customers, fostering sustained partnership and impact in public sector procurement.
Description
TOWEL,PAPERNG, WIPING, AND POLISHING SOFT PLASTIC SURFACES; THREE-PLY PAPER MINIMUM; 14.75 INCHES MINIMUM PER SIDE WITH OVERALL AREA OF MINIMUM OF 250.0 SQUARE INCHES; TENSILE STRENGTH 388.0 OUNCES PER INCH DRY AND 78.0 OUNCESPER INCH WET; TOTAL ABSO