Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26FDF1Q
Delivery Order for Ball-Point Pens Under Long-Term National Industries for the Blind Contract
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$197.37
Ceiling
$197.37
Awarded
September 09, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 09, 2026 – Sep 16, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26FDF1Q
NAICS
453210
This award represents a definitive delivery order contract issued to National Industries for the Blind (NIB), a company dedicated to employing individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The procurement involves the supply of ball-point pens, an essential office supply product, supporting ongoing government operational needs. This delivery order is part of a significant and expansive long-term Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) administered by the General Services Administration (GSA), under which NIB provides a broad range of office supplies to various federal agencies. The contract’s significance lies in its dual role of ensuring continuous access to critical office items while supporting inclusive employment initiatives within the public sector. The scope of work for this particular delivery order focuses on fulfilling a specific quantity of ball-point pens, to be delivered within a tight time frame. Awarded via a non-competitive process as part of the established IDC, this enables streamlined procurement aligned with existing GSA agreements. The delivery order has a short performance period starting and ending in September 2026. This award builds upon the parent IDC initiated in 2010, reflecting ongoing commitment to efficient, accessible government supply chains and workforce inclusivity.
Description
PEN, BALL-POINT