Delivery Order #47QSSC26FCX94

Delivery Order for Picnic Forks Awarded to National Industries for the Blind

This award represents a definitive delivery order contract issued under a substantial single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract managed by the General Services Administration (GSA). The recipient, National Industries for the Blind (NIB), is a reputable organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This specific contract order involves the procurement of picnic forks, highlighting NIB's role in supplying essential goods to federal entities. The significance of this contract lies in its contribution to the ongoing federal efforts to support and integrate disabled individuals into the workforce, reinforcing social responsibility objectives within government procurement. The scope of work encompasses the provision and delivery of picnic forks to a designated location in Alexandria, VA, within a short-term timeframe of approximately one week. This delivery order is part of the broader primary contract awarded to NIB on a sole-source basis, justified by the specialized nature of its mission and limited competition in this field. The parent contract is a major multi-year agreement valued at several hundred million dollars, providing stability and continuity for NIB’s services and products to military and civilian customers since its inception. Key milestones include the initial award of the parent contract in late 2021 and the recent fulfillment timeline set for late August through early September 2026. This award exemplifies a government procurement strategy that leverages specialized providers to fulfill specific supply needs efficiently while promoting social impact through employment of disabled workers.

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FORK, PICNIC

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