Delivery Order #47QSSC26F8QYK

Short-term Delivery Order for Type II Alkaline Batteries to National Industries for the Blind

This award represents a delivery order contract issued under a significant Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) umbrella agreement managed by the General Services Administration (GSA). The contract recipient is National Industries for the Blind (NIB), a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. NIB specializes in providing federal agencies with essential products and services that support both mission needs and social inclusion objectives. The specific product procured under this delivery order comprises non-rechargeable, Type II alkaline manganese dioxide batteries, commonly designated as AA size with a nominal voltage of 1.5 volts. These batteries meet stringent quality standards, including maximum age and expiration requirements, ensuring reliability for use by federal customers. The contract facilitates prompt delivery within a defined and brief timeframe, illustrating the government’s commitment to maintain operational readiness through steady supply of critical consumables. The delivery order extends from the end of May to early June, reflecting a focused, short-term supply operation integrated within an ongoing, multi-year IDIQ contract vehicle valued significantly higher. This contract leverages the existing approved IDIQ agreement, an arrangement awarded through a sole-source mechanism justified by the highly specialized mission and social objectives involving NIB. The underlying framework contract supports direct delivery services to military and civilian customers, emphasizing both logistical efficiency and support for disabled workforce inclusion. While there are no listed subcontractors involved in this specific delivery order, the broader IDIQ contract provides a platform for stability and continuity of service. This agreement exemplifies the government's strategic partnership with NIB, promoting effective procurement that simultaneously advances public sector inclusivity and operational effectiveness through high-quality supply of essential battery products.

Description

BATTERY,NONRECHARGE18.1. TYPE II-ALKALINEMANGANESE DIOXIDE, ANSI/NEDA NO.15A, CONSUMERSZ. DESIGNATION ''AA'', NOMINAL VOLTAGE 1.5.UNIT OF ISSUE IS PKG OF4, MAX. AGE ON DELIVERYIS 150 DAYS. EXPIRATIONDATE, MIN. OF 36 MOS.AFTER DATE OF MANUFACTURE.

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