Pen, all weatherame pen, all weather I.A.W. J L darling corp. P/N 96 or equal commercial overallpen point SZ 0.9 MM overall open length 5.25 inches overall closed LENGTH3.75 inches basis WEIGHT0.05…

On March 27, 2024, the General Services Administration's Federal Acquisition Service awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call to JL Darling, LLC for the supply of all-weather pens. The specific item is a J.L. Darling Corporation all-weather pen (P/N 96 or equal) featuring a 0.9 mm point size, metal bullet design with a folding mechanism, an overall open length of 5.25 inches, and a closed length of 3.75 inches. The contract carries a ceiling value of $1,248.46 with an ultimate completion date of April 7, 2024. JL Darling, LLC, a for-profit limited liability company based in Fife, Washington and operating under the brand name "Rite in the Rain," specializes in manufacturing durable, water-resistant writing products for federal government agencies. The contract is structured as a fixed-price award with economic price adjustment provisions under the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract vehicle. No set-aside designation was used for this procurement, indicating open competition in the federal marketplace.

This task order is issued under JL Darling's broader Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) Blanket Purchase Agreement with the GSA Federal Acquisition Service, valued at $35.16 million and valid through April 4, 2026. The IDV enables rapid procurement of the company's comprehensive range of all-weather writing supplies, including field books, tactical planners, notebooks, and specialized writing instruments designed to perform reliably in challenging outdoor and field environments. The place of performance is located in Tacoma, Washington, ensuring direct production and quality control at the vendor's facility. This procurement supports the government's need for dependable writing equipment capable of withstanding extreme conditions for military, law enforcement, and civilian field operations.

Pen, all weatherame pen, all weather I.A.W. J L darling corp. P/N 96 or equal commercial overallpen point SZ 0.9 MM overall open length 5.25 inches overall closed LENGTH3.75 inches basis WEIGHT0.05 poundsunit typemetal bullet pen unit designfolding pen