Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26FDJ3C
Short-Term Delivery Order for Towels by National Industries for the Blind under GSA IDIQ Contract
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$110.15
Ceiling
$110.15
Awarded
September 10, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 10, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26FDJ3C
NAICS
423850
This award represents a delivery order contract issued under a larger Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract managed by the General Services Administration (GSA). The recipient, National Industries for the Blind (NIB), is an established organization that provides employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. NIB operates under a significant single award IDIQ contract with a potential value in the hundreds of millions, focused on direct delivery services to military and civilian federal customers. This specific delivery order procures towels designed for machinery wipe-down use, serving federal facilities located in Alexandria, Virginia. The contract underscores the government's commitment to supporting disabled workers while fulfilling operational supply needs. The scope of work entails delivering specified quantities of towels within a one-week period, demonstrating responsiveness and adherence to short-term federal requirements. The base IDIQ contract was awarded on a sole-source basis, justified by the specialized nature of the provider and limited competition in this niche, with key milestones spanning multiple years to ensure ongoing service. This delivery order extends these services, reflecting continued trust and reliance on NIB's capabilities, reaffirming their role in federal supply chains that promote social enterprise.
Description
TOWEL,MACHINERY WIP