Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26FCVJD
Sole-Source Delivery Order for Blades and Knives to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$3.94
Ceiling
$3.94
Awarded
August 27, 2026
Period of Performance
Aug 27, 2026 – Sep 03, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26FCVJD
NAICS
423850
This award is a delivery order contract granted to National Industries for the Blind (NIB), a prominent organization dedicated to creating employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Under this contract, NIB will supply blades and knives, fulfilling a specific procurement request that supports federal government operations. This contract is a sub-award under a substantial single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract previously established by the General Services Administration (GSA), which enables direct delivery services to military and civilian customers. The award highlights the government's commitment to inclusive employment and leveraging specialized suppliers through a sole-source acquisition process, justified by limited competition in this niche field. The scope involves the supply and timely delivery of blades and knives to meet agency requirements within a short performance window. The contract was recently awarded and has a condensed timeline spanning approximately one week for fulfillment. This award reinforces the ongoing partnership between GSA and NIB, ensuring continuous support of disabled workforce initiatives through government procurement.
Description
BLADE, KNIFE