Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26F8RAS
Delivery Order for Pressure-Sensitive Duct Tape from National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$49.80
Ceiling
$49.80
Awarded
May 28, 2026
Period of Performance
May 28, 2026 – Jun 04, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26F8RAS
NAICS
423850
This award is a delivery order contract issued to National Industries for the Blind (NIB), an organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired through the manufacture and supply of products and services to the federal government. The contract procures aluminum or silver-gray colored, pressure-sensitive, vapor-proof plastic-coated cloth duct tape, specified with precise thickness, width, length, and adhesion properties to meet agency requirements. This delivery order supports a broader long-term Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract previously awarded to NIB by the General Services Administration, which enables reliable direct delivery services to military and civilian federal customers. Awarded on a sole-source basis due to NIB's unique mission and expertise, this contract reinforces the agency's commitment to supporting social employment missions while securing essential materials. The work scope entails delivering specific tape products meeting detailed technical specifications within a short, fixed period. The contract's timeline is a concise window in the mid-2020s, aligning with ongoing procurement needs under the broader IDIQ vehicle. This award highlights the continued federal support for NIB's important dual role in procurement and social impact.
Description
TAPE, DUCT: GENERAL: PRESSURE-SENSITIVE, VAPOR-PROOF, PLASTIC-COATED CLOTH DUCT TAPE; COLOR: ALUMINUM OR SILVER-GRAY; THICKNESS: 8.0 MILS MINIMUM TO 15.0 MILS MAXIMUM;WIDTH: 2.0 INCHES MINIMUM; LENGTH: 180.0 FEET PER ROLL MINIMUM; ADHESION: 40.0 OUNC