Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC27F0AYF
Short-Term Delivery Order for Machinery Towels to National Industries for the Blind
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$3,808.00
Ceiling
$3,808.00
Awarded
October 15, 2026
Period of Performance
Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 22, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC27F0AYF
NAICS
423850
This award represents a short-term delivery order contract under a larger multi-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle managed by the General Services Administration (GSA). The contract recipient, National Industries for the Blind (NIB), is a leading organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired while supporting federal procurement needs. The contract procures machinery wipes, specifically towels used for maintenance of operational machinery, to ensure effective equipment upkeep. The significance of this award lies in supporting immediate operational supply needs of the agency in Alexandria, Virginia, reflecting the critical role NIB plays in federal supply chains and social impact employment. The scope of work includes direct delivery of specified towels within a concise one-week performance period in October 2026. This award was conducted on a sole-source basis, consistent with the parent IDIQ contract's acquisition strategy that emphasizes the unique position of NIB in this market. The delivery order builds on a substantial single-award IDIQ contract valued at approximately $800 million, initially awarded in 2021, which enables NIB to provide reliable direct delivery services to military and civilian federal customers. There are no key subcontractors or solicitation details applicable to this follow-on delivery order. Overall, this award highlights the ongoing partnership between the federal government and NIB in advancing both operational efficiency and disability employment objectives.
Description
TOWEL,MACHINERY WIP