Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26FCSRA
Sole-Source Delivery Order for Hand Shovels to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$221.85
Ceiling
$221.85
Awarded
August 26, 2026
Period of Performance
Aug 26, 2026 – Sep 02, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26FCSRA
NAICS
423850
This award represents a delivery order contract under the larger indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract held by National Industries for the Blind (NIB). NIB, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, receives this order to supply hand shovels. The contract involves procuring these specific tools to support the federal government's operational needs, highlighting the importance of leveraging NIB's unique capabilities to fulfill government supply requirements while advancing social impact goals. The work scope includes the provision and delivery of hand shovels within a short, defined timeframe, ensuring timely fulfillment of small-scale equipment needs. This order was awarded on a sole-source basis as part of an ongoing, substantial IDIQ contract that facilitates direct delivery of products and services to military and civilian customers. The contract period spans a brief window, consistent with delivery orders' nature, embedded within the broader multi-year contract established several years prior through a no-set-aside, sole-source justification. This approach secures operational efficiency while promoting employment opportunities for disabled individuals.
Description
SHOVEL,HAND