Purchase Order 12444026P0039

The U.S. Forest Service awarded a Purchase Order contract to Lighthouse For The Blind, doing business as LHB Industries, on March 27, 2026, for the supply of timber marking paint for the Catahoula Ranger District in Bentley, Louisiana. Valued at $15,846.46 with a firm fixed price structure and no set-aside designation, this purchase order is scheduled for completion by April 30, 2026. LHB Industries, a non-profit AbilityOne organization headquartered in Berkeley, Missouri, is a subsidiary of The Lighthouse For The Blind and specializes in manufacturing forestry supplies and other federal products while providing employment opportunities for individuals who are legally blind.

This award falls under the broader $35 million Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity blanket purchase agreement that LHB Industries holds with the USDA Forest Service for tree marking paint and associated forestry supplies. The organization has leveraged this master contract vehicle to become a key supplier of specialized forestry management products across 16 states, supporting the Forest Service's selective harvesting, replanting, and silvicultural activities. The Lighthouse For The Blind parent organization has demonstrated substantial capacity as a federal contractor, holding additional significant contracts with the Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Army Medical Command, and Department of Veterans Affairs for medical equipment and supplies, underscoring the organization's competitive manufacturing capabilities and diversified federal contracting portfolio.