Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26FDLW2
Short-Term Delivery Order for Machinery Wiping Towels to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$260.55
Ceiling
$260.55
Awarded
September 12, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26FDLW2
NAICS
423850
This award represents a delivery order contract under a larger Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle, originally established by the General Services Administration (GSA). The delivery order procures specialized machinery wiping towels addressing the needs within federal facilities. The recipient, National Industries for the Blind (NIB), is a nonprofit organization dedicated to employing individuals who are blind or visually impaired. NIB operates under a significant multi-year IDIQ contract valued in the hundreds of millions, enabling it to provide direct delivery services to military and civilian agencies. Awarded on a sole-source basis due to limited competition in this niche, the contract underscores the government’s commitment to supporting disability employment programs while fulfilling operational needs. The scope of work includes the supply and timely delivery of towels designed specifically for machinery maintenance, ensuring cleanliness and operational efficiency. This delivery order spans a brief timeframe of roughly one week, fitting within the broader multi-year performance period of the parent IDIQ contract. The award highlights the importance of continuing support for small and disadvantaged enterprises in federal procurement, within a framework fostering both social impact and governmental service excellence.
Description
TOWEL,MACHINERY WIP