Delivery Order #47QSSC26F8MF5

Delivery Order for Mechanics Gloves Awarded to National Industries for the Blind

This contract represents a delivery order issued under an existing indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) vehicle managed by the General Services Administration. The recipient, National Industries for the Blind (NIB), is a notable organization dedicated to providing meaningful employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The contract covers procurement of men's and women's mechanics gloves characterized by stretch-knit backs, padded knuckles, and double-layered synthetic leather palms, designed for durability and comfort in mechanical work. The significance of this contract lies in supporting both federal operational needs and the social mission of promoting workforce inclusivity for disabled individuals. The scope includes supplying the specified protective gloves in a medium size with elastic cuffs featuring hook and loop closures, directly delivered to the designated location in Alexandria, VA. This award was made as a delivery order under a substantial and multi-year IDIQ agreement previously awarded solely to NIB without competitive bidding, reflecting the limited competition and NIB's unique placement in this niche market. The delivery order is scheduled for a short-term period, covering operations within approximately one week, indicating a focused and timely fulfillment of agency requirements. The parent contract is a significant $800 million single-award IDIQ that enables continued procurement of direct delivery services to military and civilian customers, emphasizing both operational efficiency and social impact.

Description

GLOVES,MEN'S AND WOS, MECHANICS GLOVES, STRETCH KNIT BACK, PADDED KNUCKLES, DOUBLE LAYEREDSYNTHETIC LEATHER PALM.ELASTIC CUFF WITH HOOK AND LOOP CLOSURE, BLACK.SIZE MEDIUM. U/I PR

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