Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26F8Q8W
Delivery Order for Specialized Paper Towels to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$112.14
Ceiling
$112.14
Awarded
May 28, 2026
Period of Performance
May 28, 2026 – Jun 04, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26F8Q8W
NAICS
423850
This award represents a delivery order contract placed with National Industries for the Blind (NIB), a well-established organization dedicated to creating employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The contract involves procuring highly absorbent, non-abrasive three-ply paper towels designed for use on soft plastic surfaces, featuring specific dimensions and tensile strength requirements to meet quality standards. This order is significant as part of a broader IDIQ contract vehicle established by the General Services Administration, under which NIB provides direct delivery services to military and civilian agencies. The scope of work includes the timely delivery of these specialized paper products, ensuring support for federal agencies' operations. The contract was awarded on a sole-source basis, justified by NIB's unique capacity and limited competition in this specialized product area. The contract timeline is short-term and specific, covering a brief performance period in late May through early June 2026. This delivery order links to a substantial, multi-year overarching IDIQ contract awarded to NIB, further highlighting its critical role in supporting federal supply needs while promoting meaningful employment for disabled individuals.
Description
TOWEL,PAPERIPING, AND POLISHING SOFT PLASTIC SURFACES; PAPER, THREE-PLY MINIMUM, HIGHLY ABSORBENT, NON-ABRASIVE; 14.75 INCHES MINIMUM PER SIDE WITH OVERALL AREA OF MINIMUM OF 250.0 SQUARE INCHES; TENSILE STRENGTH 388.0 OUNCESPER INCH DRY AND 78.0 OUN