Delivery Order #47QSSC26F8RB7

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

This contract award is a delivery order under a larger Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract managed by the General Services Administration. The recipient, National Industries for the Blind (NIB), is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, aligning its mission with federal procurement needs. The product procured under this delivery order consists of nonrechargeable alkaline manganese dioxide AA batteries, packaged in groups of four, which meet specified standards for quality and shelf life. The contract signifies support for NIB's ongoing role in supplying essential products to government agencies while promoting social impact employment. The scope of work includes providing these batteries within a short delivery timeframe, ensuring product freshness and usability. This delivery order falls under a sole-source award deriving from the existing IDIQ contract, justified by NIB's exclusive capabilities and established government relationship. The performance period for this specific delivery is a concise window of approximately one week in the mid-2020s. The larger IDIQ contract, which this delivery order is part of, was competitively solicited and awarded for a substantial multi-year duration, enhancing continuity and reliability of supply for federal customers.

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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