Pen, all weather: item name pen, all weather I.A.W. JL darling corp. P/N 97 or equal commercialoverall pen point SZ 1.50 MM overall pen LENGTH5.60 inches basis weight 0.06 pounds unit type metal, bolt…

This contract award represents a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call issued by the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) under the General Services Administration (GSA) to JL Darling, LLC for the procurement of all-weather pens. The specific item awarded is an all-weather pen with a 1.50 mm point size, 5.60-inch overall length, metal bolt-action clicker design, and all-weather ink formulation, manufactured in accordance with JL Darling's Part Number 97 specification or an equivalent product. The contract is structured as a fixed-price agreement with economic price adjustment provisions, with a ceiling value of $1,481.20 and an ultimate completion date of September 25, 2025. The award was made on September 14, 2025, with no set-aside designation, meaning JL Darling competed openly in the federal marketplace. The place of performance is located in Tacoma, Washington.

This procurement is executed under JL Darling's larger Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) BPA with the GSA FAS, valued at approximately $35.2 million and valid through April 4, 2026. JL Darling, operating under the commercial brand "Rite in the Rain," is a Washington-based manufacturer specializing in water-resistant and durable writing products designed for performance in extreme outdoor and field conditions. The company supplies a comprehensive range of all-weather supplies to civilian federal agencies, including field books, tactical planners, notebooks, pencils, and related equipment, all categorized under the "ALL WEATHER ITEMS" major program code. This specific pen call represents a routine task order draw from the broader IDV to replenish government inventory of specialized writing instruments capable of functioning reliably in challenging environmental conditions.

Pen, all weather: item name pen, all weather I.A.W. JL darling corp. P/N 97 or equal commercialoverall pen point SZ 1.50 MM overall pen LENGTH5.60 inches basis weight 0.06 pounds unit type metal, bolt action clicker pen unit design all-weather INK CO