Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26FD6KA
Delivery Order for Red Retractable Ballpoint Pens to Support Federal Office Supplies
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$51.51
Ceiling
$51.51
Awarded
September 03, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 03, 2026 – Sep 10, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26FD6KA
NAICS
453210
This contract award represents a delivery order under an existing indefinite delivery contract firmly established with the National Industries for the Blind (NIB). NIB, a distinguished organization committed to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, serves as the prime recipient of this order. The order procures red, retractable ballpoint pens with medium points and replaceable permanent ink cartridges designed for desk or pocket use. This small but essential purchase contributes to the continuous supply of office essentials critical to supporting federal agencies' daily operations. Issued under the broader GSA contract vehicle dedicated to office supplies, the delivery order ensures timely replenishment of necessary desk items. The procurement was made within a competitive framework enabled by the original GSA IDC but executed as a direct delivery task to meet immediate agency needs. The performance period is concise and near-term, emphasizing prompt delivery within a one-week timeframe at the Earth City, Missouri location. This award exemplifies the federal government's commitment to inclusivity by engaging a supplier that promotes workforce diversity among the visually impaired, while maintaining an uninterrupted flow of basic office supplies essential for efficient government functionality.
Description
PEN, BALL-POINT: ITEM NAME PEN, BALL-POINT OVERALL PEN LENGTH 5.750 INCHES (+/- 0.500 INCH) PEN POINT TYPE MEDIUM PEN POINT RETRACTABILITY RETRACTABLE UNIT TYPE DESK OR POCKET INK TYPE PERMANENT INK COLOR RED OVERALL INK CARTRIDGE REPLACEABILITY REPL