Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26F91LG
Delivery Order for Alkaline AAA Batteries to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$1.70
Ceiling
$1.70
Awarded
June 04, 2026
Period of Performance
Jun 04, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26F91LG
NAICS
423850
This award represents a delivery order under a larger indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded to National Industries for the Blind (NIB), an organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The delivery order specifies the procurement of non-rechargeable alkaline manganese dioxide AAA batteries, packaged in units of four, with strict requirements on freshness and shelf life to ensure reliability. This procurement is critical for supporting federal operations that depend on standardized, high-quality battery supplies. The scope covers delivery of batteries meeting ANSI specifications, with a maximum shelf age on delivery and guaranteed expiration period, ensuring that the batteries maintain performance standards. The contract order was awarded through a sole-source mechanism consistent with the existing IDIQ contract framework, reflecting limited competition due to the specialized mission of NIB. Key dates include the award and performance period spanning a short, specific timeframe, reflecting a focused delivery schedule. This award builds upon a substantial multi-year IDIQ contract initiated in 2021, valued significantly and reinforcing NIB's ongoing role in federal supply chains.
Description
BATTERY,NONRECHARGE18.1. TYPE II-ALKALINEMANGANESE DIOXIDE BATTERY, ANSI/NEDA NO.24A,CONSUMER SZ. DESIGNATION ''AAA''. NOMINAL VOLTAGE1.5.UNIT OF ISSUE IS PKG OF4, MAX. AGE ONDELIVERY IS150 DAYS, EXPIRATION DATE, MIN OF36 MOS. AFTER DATE OF MANUFACTU