Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC26FDZG5
Short-Term Delivery Order for High-Visibility Helmet Bands to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$244.00
Ceiling
$244.00
Awarded
September 19, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC26FDZG5
NAICS
423850
This award represents a delivery order contract issued under an existing single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract held by National Industries for the Blind (NIB), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The delivery order specifically procures high-visibility helmet bands, which are specialized safety equipment likely intended to support military or civilian personnel in enhancing visibility and safety during operations. The contract underscores the agency's ongoing commitment to leveraging NIB's unique capability to fulfill procurement needs that advance inclusion and accessibility in federal contracting. The work involves the timely provision and delivery of these helmet bands within a concise performance window of one week, highlighting the importance of rapid and reliable fulfillment. This delivery order was awarded as a sole-source action, continuing the precedent of sole-source awards under the overarching IDIQ contract, justified by the specialized nature of the products and the mission-driven mandate of NIB. The timeline aligns with the parent contract provisions, and the award builds upon a substantial multi-year framework intended to support direct deliveries to government customers. This contract reflects both the government's commitment to inclusive procurement and the practical need for critical safety equipment delivered efficiently through established contract vehicles.
Description
BAND,HELMET,HIGH VI