Delivery Order #47QSSC26FD897

Delivery Order for Specialized Aircraft Cleaning Pads to National Industries for the Blind

This contract award represents a delivery order under a larger Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract previously established by the General Services Administration (GSA) with National Industries for the Blind (NIB). NIB, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, serves as the recipient of this award. The specific product procured involves specialized 3/8 inch thick, nonwoven, nonmetallic, and nonabrasive polyester cleaning and polishing pads designed for use on aluminum aircraft surfaces, emphasizing high-quality maintenance materials suitable for sensitive aerospace applications. This delivery order supports federal efforts to maintain aircraft integrity through regular cleaning and polishing while simultaneously promoting the employment mission central to NIB’s purpose. The work scope includes the provision and delivery of these cleaning pads within a defined short-term timeframe, ensuring timely availability for operational maintenance needs. Awarded through the umbrella IDIQ contract, this order demonstrates a sole-source procurement approach consistent with the limited competition nature of specialized products and services supporting individuals with disabilities. The timeframe for performance is a concise, multi-day period, reflecting the straightforward and targeted nature of the order. The overarching IDIQ contract, originally awarded on a sole-source basis due to the unique capabilities of NIB, highlights a significant multi-year partnership that integrates social impact with federal supply chain requirements. This relationship ensures reliable and consistent delivery of critical support items, such as the cleaning and polishing pads detailed in this award.

Description

PAD, CLEANING POLISHING: 3/8 IN. THICK NONWOVEN,NONMETALLIC, NONABRASIVE, POLYESTER CLEANING & POLISHING PADS. USE ON ALUMINUM AIRCRAFT SURF- ACES. 100% POLYESTER FIBER. SIZE 6" X 12 +/- 1/16". PLASTIC PACKAGING/PACKING MATERIALS PROHIBITED. U/I PG (

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