Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC27F09MM
Paper Plate Delivery Order to National Industries for the Blind under GSA IDIQ Contract
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$478.10
Ceiling
$478.10
Awarded
October 13, 2026
Period of Performance
Oct 13, 2026 – Oct 20, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC27F09MM
NAICS
423850
This award represents a delivery order contract issued to National Industries for the Blind (NIB), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The contract involves the procurement of paper plates, supporting governmental needs through the supply of essential consumables. This delivery order is part of a larger single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract established by the General Services Administration (GSA), which enables ongoing direct delivery services to military and civilian customers. The significance of this contract lies in its dual impact: fulfilling agency logistical requirements while promoting social good through workforce inclusion of disabled individuals. The scope of work covers the supply and delivery of paper plates to the specified location in Alexandria, Virginia, within a short timeframe spanning about a week. Awarded through a sole-source basis under the larger IDIQ contract framework, this order leverages pre-established terms and justifications that highlight limited competition in the specialized field served by NIB. The delivery order was recently awarded with a performance period commencing and ending in mid-October 2026, reflecting a short-term, focused acquisition within a larger multi-year service relationship. This delivery order strengthens the agency's ability to source essential products reliably while supporting the sustained mission of NIB under the broader government contracting program.
Description
PLATE,PAPER