Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26FD0XV
Sustainable Biobased Pen Delivery Order to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$119.76
Ceiling
$119.76
Awarded
August 31, 2026
Period of Performance
Aug 31, 2026 – Sep 07, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26FD0XV
NAICS
453210
This delivery order contract was awarded to National Industries for the Blind, a notable organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The contract involves procuring fine-point, black ink ball-point retractable pens made with biobased and biodegradable materials, specifically using corn by-product resin for barrel, clip, and nose components. The pens are refillable and feature a green barrel color with black clip and tip, highlighting the emphasis on environmental sustainability in government procurement. The significance of this award lies in its contribution toward promoting eco-friendly office supplies, ensuring that government operations can support both environmental goals and workforce inclusivity. The contract scope focuses on delivering these specialized pens for use by federal agencies at the Earth City, Missouri location. This delivery order is part of a larger indefinite delivery contract awarded to the same recipient by the General Services Administration, a multi-billion-dollar arrangement aimed at supplying a diverse range of office supplies over a multi-year timeframe. The contract is awarded on a non-competitive, sole-source basis under an existing contract vehicle, ensuring timely fulfillment of the agency's requirements. The contract performance period is a concise window in late summer 2026, reflecting a specific, short-term supply engagement within the broader long-term agreement.
Description
PEN,BALL-POINT RETRACTABLE, BALLL-POINT, BIOBASED & BIODEGRADABLE, FINE POINT, INK COLOR: BLACK, BARREL, CLIP & NOSE MADE OF CORN BI-PRODUCTS RESIN, REFILLABLE, BARREL COLOR: GREEN, CLIP AND TIP BLACK.