Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26FDYC6
Delivery Order for Folding Utility Knives Awarded to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$80.05
Ceiling
$80.05
Awarded
September 18, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26FDYC6
NAICS
423850
This award is a delivery order contract issued to National Industries for the Blind (NIB), a prominent organization that creates employment opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired. The contract facilitates the procurement of specialized folding utility knives featuring pointed tips, metal handles in yellow, steel blades, and practical features such as lanyard holes, metal belt clips, and push-and-flip opening mechanisms. The significance of this award lies in supporting a federal agency's operational needs while furthering the mission of NIB to promote workforce inclusivity for disabled individuals. The work scope encompasses the supply and delivery of the specified knives, which are likely intended for government personnel or equipment kits. This contract is a delivery order under a larger established indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract previously awarded solely to NIB through a sole-source mechanism, reflecting the specialized nature and limited competition in this domain. The timeline for this delivery order is short-term, covering about one week during late 2026, with performance located in Alexandria, Virginia. This award continues to build on NIB's role as a key supplier for federal direct delivery services, offering an impactful blend of government procurement and social good.
Description
KNIFE,CRAFTSMAN'S: FOLDING UTILITY OVERALL LENGTH: 6-3/4 INCHES BLADE TYPE: POINTED TIP HANDLE COLOR: YELLOW HANDLE MATERIAL: METAL BLADE MATERIAL: STEEL FEATURES: LANYARD HOLE; METAL BELT CLIP; PUSH AND FLIPOPENING INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUA