Purchase Order 12444526P0020

The U.S. Forest Service Region 9 (Eastern Region) awarded a $39,900.62 firm fixed-price purchase order to Lighthouse For The Blind Industries (LHB Industries) on March 3, 2026, for tree marking paint and related forestry supplies. The contract will be performed in Berkeley, Missouri, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2026. This award was made without a set-aside designation, reflecting LHB Industries' competitive manufacturing capabilities as a prime contractor. The award falls under the parent organization's larger $35 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) blanket purchase agreement with the USDA Forest Service for tree marking paint and forestry supplies, which supports sustainable forest management activities across 16 states.

Lighthouse For The Blind is a non-profit AbilityOne organization dedicated to creating employment opportunities for individuals who are legally blind. As a mission-driven manufacturer, the organization has established itself as a key supplier to multiple federal agencies, including the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs. Beyond forestry supplies, the organization holds significant federal contract vehicles for medical equipment and supplies, including a $241.6 million multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Contract with the U.S. Army Medical Command. This purchase order represents continued execution under the organization's established forestry supply program, supporting the Forest Service's silvicultural management and selective harvesting operations.