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…

The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service awarded JL Darling, LLC a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call order valued at $14,478.40 for all-weather pens on March 4, 2026, with ultimate completion by March 15, 2026. The contract calls for 1.50 millimeter bolt-action metal clicker pens manufactured in accordance with JL Darling specifications or equivalent products, with an overall length of 5.60 inches and basis weight of 0.06 pounds per unit. Manufacturing and quality control will be conducted at JL Darling's facility in Tacoma, Washington. The award carries a fixed-price structure with economic price adjustment provisions and is not designated as a small business or minority-owned business set-aside.

This BPA call order is issued under JL Darling's parent Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV)—a single-award Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract valued at $35.16 million with an April 4, 2026 completion date—which enables the GSA to facilitate rapid procurement of the company's comprehensive range of water-resistant writing supplies and tactical field equipment for civilian federal agencies. JL Darling, operating commercially as "Rite in the Rain," specializes in durable, weather-resistant writing products and field documentation equipment designed for use in demanding outdoor and operational environments. The parent BPA remains actively utilized with numerous task order calls issued in recent weeks, ensuring consistent access to field-tested equipment essential for federal agencies requiring reliable documentation capabilities in challenging 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