Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26F8NU9
Sole-Source Delivery Order for Medium-Duty Scouring Pads to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$18.67
Ceiling
$18.67
Awarded
May 27, 2026
Period of Performance
May 27, 2026 – Jun 03, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26F8NU9
NAICS
423850
This record details a delivery order awarded under a larger Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle to National Industries for the Blind (NIB), an organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The delivery order procures medium-duty scouring pads made from nylon and polyester blends with a minimum of 10% polyester, finished with fine-grade aluminum oxide or silicon oxide abrasive suitable for use with food service equipment. The work supports ongoing procurement of specialized cleaning supplies, contributing to essential maintenance in food service environments. The award is significant as it reinforces federal support for NIB's mission while ensuring consistent supply of quality cleaning products. The contract was awarded on a sole-source basis under the authority of limited competition within the specialized market served by NIB. The delivery order represents a short-term, focused procurement within a multi-year overarching IDIQ contract. Key timelines for this delivery order cover a little over one week in late spring of 2026. The parent IDIQ contract was originally awarded to NIB in 2021, with a substantial multi-year funding commitment enabling sustained service readiness.
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