Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26F8PS4
Delivery Order for Utility Pails Awarded to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$16.56
Ceiling
$16.56
Awarded
May 28, 2026
Period of Performance
May 28, 2026 – Jun 04, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26F8PS4
NAICS
423850
This award is a delivery order contract issued under a substantial multi-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle held by National Industries for the Blind (NIB). NIB, an organization committed to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, is the recipient of this contract focused on the procurement of utility pails. The products involved include durable, polyethylene plastic round-style pails with a 10-quart capacity, featuring design elements such as tapered sides for nesting, graduation marks, outward curling top rims for rigidity, and pouring lips. This contract supports the agency's operational needs by ensuring supply of essential utility containers, reflecting an ongoing effort to maintain reliable logistics and sustain employment for disabled individuals. The scope covers delivery of these specific utility pails within a short, defined period in mid-2026. The award was made on a sole-source basis under the existing IDIQ contract, recognizing NIB's unique position in this market segment. The parent IDIQ contract signifies a significant, long-term federal partnership enabling NIB to directly support military and civilian customers at scale. This delivery order contributes to sustained procurement activities within this important contract structure, emphasizing both federal procurement efficiency and social value creation.
Description
PAIL, UTILITY: PAIL STYLE ROUND, WITH TAPERED SIDES FOR NESTING; MATERIAL POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC;CAPACITY 10.0 QUARTS; GRADUATION MARKS: 1.0-QUART GRADUATIONS MARKED ONINSIDE; TOP RIM RIM CURLS OUTWARD TO IMPROVE RIGIDITY; POURING LIP INCLUDED; BAIL ST