Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26FDK1Q
Short-Term Delivery Order for Paper Plate Procurement by National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$88.29
Ceiling
$88.29
Awarded
September 11, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26FDK1Q
NAICS
423850
This award represents a delivery order contract issued under a broader Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract previously awarded to the National Industries for the Blind (NIB). NIB, an organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, is the prime recipient. The contract procures paper plates, reflecting a straightforward supply need within a short timeframe. The significance of this award lies in supporting federal government requirements while promoting social responsibility through NIB's employment mission. The scope covers the delivery of paper plates within a concise one-week period. This delivery order is part of a sole-source contractual arrangement based on the underlying multi-year IDIQ contract awarded without competition to NIB, justified by their unique qualifications and service capacity. The original IDIQ contract was awarded in 2021 by the General Services Administration (GSA), valued at several hundred million dollars, endorsing stable and ongoing procurement support. This specific delivery order is set for performance in September 2026, reflecting a routine, short-term procurement activity under this substantial long-term agreement.
Description
PLATE,PAPER