Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26FD6S7
Delivery Order to National Industries for the Blind for Metal Cutting Shears
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$80.92
Ceiling
$80.92
Awarded
September 03, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 03, 2026 – Sep 10, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26FD6S7
NAICS
423850
This award is a delivery order contract issued under an existing multi-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with National Industries for the Blind (NIB), a nonprofit organization that provides employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The contract calls for the procurement of metal cutting shears, reflecting a specific need within the federal government’s supply chain. The significance of this delivery order lies in supporting NIB’s mission to enhance employment for disabled individuals while fulfilling the operational requirements of government agencies. The scope of work entails delivering the metal cutting shears between early and mid-September 2026 at the location of Alexandria, Virginia. This delivery order was awarded on a sole-source basis, following the terms of the broader IDIQ contract which was competitively awarded to NIB due to its unique position in providing such services. The original overarching contract has a substantial estimated value of $800 million and establishes a long-term framework for direct delivery services to military and civilian customers. Key milestones include the award of the original IDIQ contract in 2021 and the continued issuance of delivery orders through its performance period ending in 2026.
Description
SHEARS,METAL CUTTIN