Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26F91BL
Delivery Order for Biodegradable Paper Towels by National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$143.00
Ceiling
$143.00
Awarded
June 04, 2026
Period of Performance
Jun 04, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26F91BL
NAICS
423850
This award is a delivery order contract issued under a significant indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) vehicle managed by the General Services Administration (GSA). The recipient, National Industries for the Blind (NIB), is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, supplying products directly to federal agencies. The product procured under this delivery order is a commercial-grade paper towel that is 93 percent biodegradable, features four-ply construction with nylon reinforcement, and is housed in a pop-up box dispenser. The contract emphasizes environmentally friendly solutions suitable for government usage. The work scope includes the manufacture and delivery of these specialty paper towels to a government facility in Alexandria, VA, over a concise, one-week timeframe. This award supports the ongoing broader IDIQ contract valued in the hundreds of millions, highlighting NIB's critical role in federal supply chains and workforce inclusion. The contract was awarded on a sole-source basis consistent with the parent IDIQ, which has limited competition due to its specialized social mission and service focus. This delivery order reflects continuity from the parent award, initially granted in 2021, underscoring a stable, long-term partnership between NIB and the federal government.
Description
TOWEL,PAPERAPER, COMMERCIAL GRADE,93 PERCENT BIODEGRADABLE, FOUR-PLY, NYLON REINFORCED; 9.5 INCHES MINIMUMPER SIDE WITH OVERALLAREA MINIMUM OF 155.0 SQUARE INCHES; POP-UP BOXDISPENSER