Delivery Order #47QSSC26F91GM

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

This award is a delivery order contract issued under a larger indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract held by National Industries for the Blind (NIB). NIB is a non-profit organization dedicated to employing individuals who are blind or visually impaired, working closely with the federal government. The contract calls for the procurement and delivery of non-rechargeable, alkaline manganese dioxide AA batteries, designed to meet specific standards for voltage, packaging, and shelf life, critical for government operational needs. Significantly, this order supports the federal government's commitment to social responsibility by engaging NIB, which provides meaningful employment opportunities while fulfilling government supply requirements. The scope entails supplying military and civilian customers with batteries that comply with stringent quality and expiration standards. This delivery order was awarded as part of a sole-source arrangement under a broader substantial multi-year IDIQ contract managed by the General Services Administration (GSA). The contract's timeline is short-term, with performance scheduled within a week following the award date, ensuring prompt fulfillment of urgent supply needs. This award exemplifies a successful integration of social enterprise objectives with essential government procurement.

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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