Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26FDDLY
Delivery Order for Paper Towels to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$249.60
Ceiling
$249.60
Awarded
September 09, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 09, 2026 – Sep 16, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26FDDLY
NAICS
423850
This award represents a delivery order contract placed under a substantial Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract managed by the General Services Administration (GSA). The recipient, National Industries for the Blind (NIB), is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Under this delivery order, NIB is supplying specialized paper towels designed for wiping and polishing soft plastic surfaces, featuring specific quality characteristics such as three-ply paper construction, minimum size requirements, and defined tensile strength both dry and wet. The contract's significance lies in its support for government procurement needs while aligning with social goals of empowering disabled workers. The scope includes procurement and delivery of these paper towel products within a short timeframe reflected in the contract's performance period. This delivery order is awarded as part of a sole-source arrangement linked to the larger IDIQ contract, justified by NIB's unique position and limited competition in this specialized supply area. Important dates include the recent award and the one-week term for fulfillment, ensuring timely provision of required products. The overall task supports ongoing public sector needs and furthers employment opportunities under the auspices of a long-term, high-value contract framework.
Description
TOWEL,PAPERNG, WIPING, AND POLISHING SOFT PLASTIC SURFACES; THREE-PLY PAPER MINIMUM; 14.75 INCHES MINIMUM PER SIDE WITH OVERALL AREA OF MINIMUM OF 250.0 SQUARE INCHES; TENSILE STRENGTH 388.0 OUNCES PER INCH DRY AND 78.0 OUNCESPER INCH WET; TOTAL ABSO