Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26FDQRK
Delivery Order for Ball-Point Pens Under National Industries for the Blind IDC
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$25.54
Ceiling
$25.54
Awarded
September 15, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 22, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26FDQRK
NAICS
453210
This award represents a delivery order contract executed under a significant Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) held by the National Industries for the Blind with the General Services Administration (GSA). The contract involves the procurement of ball-point pens, categorized as essential office supplies. National Industries for the Blind, a prominent organization promoting employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, manages this contract. The value of this delivery order is relatively modest and part of a broader multi-billion dollar IDC focused on providing a wide range of office supplies to various government agencies. The contract serves a critical role in facilitating the continuous availability of basic but necessary office products, thereby supporting uninterrupted government operations. The scope covers supplying the specified quantity of pens within a weeklong performance period, ensuring timely provisioning at the designated place of performance in Earth City, Missouri. This delivery order was awarded under the non-competitive framework established by the parent IDC contract, reflecting an established procurement vehicle streamlining such awards. The timeline for this delivery order is short and specific, spanning one week in the near future, ensuring prompt fulfillment. This award underscores the importance of leveraging long-term contractual arrangements to efficiently meet ongoing governmental supply needs while advancing diversity and inclusion goals.
Description
PEN,BALL-POINT