Award
Delivery Order #47QSSC27F0AYP
Short-Term Delivery Order for Compartmentalized Meal Trays
Buyer
Federal Acquisition Service
Award Amount
$912.96
Ceiling
$912.96
Awarded
October 15, 2026
Period of Performance
Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 22, 2026
Identifier
47QSSC27F0AYP
NAICS
423850
This award is a short-term delivery order contract issued under a substantial Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract managed by the General Services Administration (GSA). The recipient, National Industries for the Blind (NIB), is a prominent organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, while supplying essential products to federal customers. The current procurement focuses on compartmentalized meal trays, critical components for supporting food service operations serving military and civilian personnel. This short-term arrangement spans a one-week period, highlighting the need for rapid delivery within an ongoing multi-year partnership covered by an extensive IDIQ contract valued at up to $800 million. The original IDIQ contract was awarded on a sole-source basis due to limited competition in this specialized market, underscoring NIB's unique position in both serving government needs and advancing social impact. The scope of work includes direct delivery services that ensure timely provision of necessary meal trays as part of a broader effort to maintain uninterrupted federal operations. This delivery order reflects continuity within a well-established contract vehicle, reinforcing NIB's crucial role in federal procurement and employment initiatives for the visually impaired.
Description
TRAY,MESS,COMPARTME