Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26FDXNB
Delivery Order for Flatware Set to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$3,572.10
Ceiling
$3,572.10
Awarded
September 18, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26FDXNB
NAICS
423850
This award represents a delivery order contract issued to National Industries for the Blind (NIB), an organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The contract involves the procurement of a flatware set, highlighting the agency's commitment to acquiring quality products while supporting social impact through NIB's workforce. The delivery order falls under a larger, significant indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with NIB, originally established by the General Services Administration (GSA) to facilitate direct delivery services to military and civilian customers. The work scope under this delivery order is concise and specific, covering the provision of flatware within a short, defined performance period lasting about one week. This contract was awarded under the parent IDIQ, which was a sole-source arrangement justified by limited competition in the specialty field of employing individuals who are blind. The recent issuance of this delivery order reinforces continued federal support for NIB’s mission during the ongoing general contract period extending through the mid-2020s. Overall, this award exemplifies the federal procurement system’s dual role of fulfilling operational needs and promoting meaningful employment opportunities.
Description
FLATWARE SET