Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26FDKV0
Delivery Order for Polymer Pencil Lead under National Industries for the Blind GSA Contract
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$5.58
Ceiling
$5.58
Awarded
September 11, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26FDKV0
NAICS
453210
This award represents a delivery order, a specific type of contract arrangement, issued under a longstanding indefinite delivery contract held by the National Industries for the Blind with the General Services Administration (GSA). The recipient, National Industries for the Blind, is a nonprofit organization that provides employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, with a focus on supplying essential office products to government agencies. The delivery order covers the procurement of polymer pencil lead, a product critical to everyday office operations and ensuring continuity in the supply of office materials. This contract is significant as it supports both operational efficiency of government offices and the broader public sector goal of fostering an inclusive workforce by utilizing the services of a socially responsible organization. The scope is narrowly focused on delivering a specified quantity of pencil lead to the performance location in Earth City, Missouri, within a short, one-week timeframe, reflecting a timely supply need. The award was made as a non-competitive delivery order under an existing large-scale contract valued in the multi-billion-dollar range, demonstrating streamlined procurement within an established vehicle, GS02FW0003. This particular delivery order contributes to the ongoing fulfillment of the larger contract's objectives, with no separate solicitation beyond the primary contract. The timeline for this award is tightly defined, with performance scheduled to occur within one week. There are no reported subcontractors involved in this delivery order, and the original indefinite delivery contract ensures a fixed pricing structure conducive to predictable government spending.
Description
LEAD,PENCIL,POLYMER