Purchase Order 12444626P0010

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $29,749.01 to Lighthouse For The Blind Industries (LHB Industries) on February 6, 2026, for tree marking paint and associated forestry supplies. The contract, with an ultimate completion date of April 30, 2026, will be performed in Lakewood, Wisconsin. LHB Industries, a non-profit AbilityOne subsidiary headquartered in Berkeley, Missouri, was selected without a set-aside designation, demonstrating its competitive manufacturing capabilities. This purchase order is issued under the organization's larger $35 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity blanket purchase agreement with USDA Forest Service, which supplies specialized forestry management products including colored marking paints, tracer paint kits, and field marking supplies across 16 states.

LHB Industries is a mission-driven manufacturer dedicated to creating employment opportunities for individuals who are legally blind. Beyond its extensive forestry supply contracts, the organization serves as a prime contractor for multiple federal agencies, including the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs, providing medical equipment, first aid kits, and specialized manufactured goods. The parent organization, The Lighthouse For The Blind, maintains additional significant federal vehicles including a $241.6 million indefinite delivery contract with U.S. Army Medical Command for medical sets, kits, and outfits, and a Basic Ordering Agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs for catheter procurement, reflecting the organization's strategic positioning across diverse federal procurement channels.