Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26FCQ6H
Delivery Order for Biodegradable Retractable Ballpoint Pens to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$55.85
Ceiling
$55.85
Awarded
August 25, 2026
Period of Performance
Aug 25, 2026 – Sep 01, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26FCQ6H
NAICS
453210
This award is a delivery order contract placed under a larger indefinite delivery contract with the National Industries for the Blind (NIB), a renowned organization dedicated to promoting employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The contract procures biodegradable retractable ballpoint pens featuring a rubber grip, latex-free composition, fine black ink, and barrels, clips, and noses made from corn bi-products resin, emphasizing environmental sustainability. This product supports government operations by providing essential office supplies that are environmentally friendly and refillable, aligning with public sector goals for sustainable procurement. The scope includes delivering these pens within a short timeframe, indicative of a specific, immediate need. This deliverable enhances NIB’s ongoing contract performance, which underpins a multi-billion dollar, long-term agreement with the General Services Administration supplying office supplies nationwide. The award was made non-competitively as a delivery order under the established contract vehicle GS02FW0003. This short-term procurement was recently awarded with a concise performance window, ensuring timely fulfillment of government supply needs while continuing to support workforce inclusion initiatives.
Description
PEN,RETRACTABLE, BALL-POINT, BIOBASED & BIODEGRADABLE, RUBBER GRIP LATEX FREE RUBBER, FINE POINT, INK COLOR: BLACK, BARREL, CLIP & NOSE MADE OF CORN BI-PRODUCTS RESIN, REFILLABLE, BARREL COLOR: GREEN, CLIP AND TIP BLACK.