Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26FDFUK
Short-Term Delivery Order for Polymer Pencil Lead to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$18.60
Ceiling
$18.60
Awarded
September 10, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 10, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26FDFUK
NAICS
453210
This FPDS award represents a delivery order under a broader indefinite delivery contract. The recipient, National Industries for the Blind, is a well-established organization that promotes employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The specific product procured under this award is polymer pencil lead, a common office supply item. This contract supports the government’s ongoing efforts to maintain a reliable supply of essential office products while also advancing significant social objectives related to workforce diversity and inclusivity. The scope covers the production and timely delivery of polymer pencil lead, ensuring that government operations have uninterrupted access to these materials. The award falls under the umbrella of an existing substantial indefinite delivery contract awarded by the General Services Administration, which was not competitively bid but designed to provide continuous supply over many years. The contract's timeline is notably short, with the delivery order period spanning a single week, indicating a mission-focused and prompt procurement. The place of performance is Earth City, Missouri, reinforcing the domestic sourcing aspect of this procurement.
Description
LEAD,PENCIL,POLYMER