Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26F91CU
Multi-Year Battery Delivery Order to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$54.90
Ceiling
$54.90
Awarded
June 04, 2026
Period of Performance
Jun 04, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26F91CU
NAICS
423850
This award represents a delivery order contract placed under a substantial IDIQ contract with the General Services Administration (GSA), specifically part of a large scope direct delivery service agreement with the National Industries for the Blind (NIB). NIB is a prominent organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, aligning social mission with federal procurement. The specific product procured under this delivery order is a non-rechargeable Type II alkaline manganese dioxide battery, designated as AA size with strict quality and expiration standards. The delivery includes packages of four batteries each, meeting detailed technical specifications to assure performance and shelf life. This contract is significant as it supports both federal operational needs for reliable battery supplies and reinforces NIB's ability to engage marginalized workforces. The scope of work covers the manufacture, quality assurance, and on-time delivery of these batteries to a government location in Alexandria, VA, within a short timeline of approximately one week. This procurement is executed under sole-source terms justified by the overarching IDIQ vehicle that assures stable supplies and consistent service. The delivery order is part of a larger, long-term federal contracting program initiated in 2021, valued at hundreds of millions, designed to provide ongoing direct delivery services to military and civilian agencies. Key milestones include award and delivery dates within the same month in 2026, illustrating timely fulfillment of contract obligations. No subcontractor data or solicitation details were specified for this particular order.
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.