Delivery Order #47QSSC26F8NTR

Delivery Order for Medium-Duty Scouring Pads Under NIB's $800M IDIQ Contract

This award represents a delivery order contract issued to National Industries for the Blind (NIB), a leading organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The contract involves the procurement of medium-duty scouring pads made from nylon, polyester, or a blend with a minimum of 10 percent polyester, featuring fine-grade abrasive finishes such as aluminum oxide or silicon oxide. These pads are specifically suitable for use with food service equipment, ensuring compliance with sector needs. The significance of this contract lies in its contribution to ongoing support for federal agencies by supplying essential maintenance materials, while simultaneously advancing NIB's mission of empowering disabled workers. The scope includes the delivery of these specialized scouring pads within a short-term performance window. This delivery order is issued under a substantial, single-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at approximately $800 million, awarded solely to NIB, reflecting the limited competition justified by the unique social mission. The parent IDIQ contract, awarded by the General Services Administration, underpins this delivery order and enables steady supply continuity for military and civilian customers. The contract timeline for this delivery order is concise, spanning about one week, aligned with the fast turnaround required for such supplies. Overall, this award underscores an effective partnership between the government and NIB, combining procurement efficiency with socio-economic impact.

Description

PAD, SCOURING: USE: MEDIUM-DUTY SCOURING JOBS; MATERIAL: NYLON, POLYESTER OR COMBINATION OF BOTH (MINIMUM 10 PERCENT POLYESTER FOR BLENDS); FINISH: ALUMINUM OXIDE OR SILICON OXIDE ABRASIVE, FINE GRADE, SUITABLE FOR USE WITH FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT; LE

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