Delivery Order #47QSSC26F8PRC

Delivery Order for AAA Alkaline Batteries to National Industries for the Blind

This delivery order contract engages National Industries for the Blind (NIB), a recognized organization that provides employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, to supply non-rechargeable type II alkaline manganese dioxide batteries, specifically AAA consumer size units. The contract calls for packages containing four batteries each, adhering to strict quality standards such as limited maximum age upon delivery and minimum battery shelf life after manufacture. This award is a task order issued under a longstanding, substantial indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract managed by the General Services Administration (GSA) for direct delivery services to military and civilian federal customers. The significance of this contract lies in its role supporting the federal government's logistical needs while advancing meaningful employment for disabled individuals. The contract was awarded as a sole-source delivery order, building upon the existing IDIQ award justified by the unique capabilities of NIB. The scope includes prompt delivery and supply chain adherence for providing reliable battery products within a concise timeframe covering a brief performance period. This delivery order reflects ongoing commitments under the broader IDIQ contract initiated in 2021, ensuring continuity and dependable procurement for essential consumable battery products.

Description

BATTERY,NONRECHARGE18.1. TYPE II-ALKALINEMANGANESE DIOXIDE BATTERY, ANSI/NEDA NO.24A,CONSUMER SZ. DESIGNATION ''AAA''. NOMINAL VOLTAGE1.5.UNIT OF ISSUE IS PKG OF4, MAX. AGE ONDELIVERY IS150 DAYS, EXPIRATION DATE, MIN OF36 MOS. AFTER DATE OF MANUFACTU

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