Purchase Order 12444626P0011

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, Region 9 – Eastern Region, awarded a firm fixed price purchase order to Lighthouse For The Blind, doing business as LHB Industries, for tree marking paint and associated forestry supplies. The contract, valued at $39,964.79 with an ultimate completion date of April 30, 2026, supports forest management operations in Eagle River, Wisconsin. This award carries no set-aside designation, reflecting the contractor's competitive manufacturing capabilities. The contract likely falls under or is related to the parent organization's $35 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) blanket purchase agreement with the USDA Forest Service for forestry supplies, which has enabled the delivery of specialized colored marking paints and field marking products across 16 states for selective harvesting, replanting, and silvicultural activities.

Lighthouse For The Blind is a non-profit AbilityOne organization headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with a mission to create meaningful employment opportunities for individuals who are legally blind. Through its subsidiary LHB Industries, the organization has established itself as a key federal contractor, supplying not only forestry products but also medical equipment and first aid kits to multiple agencies including the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs. This purchase order represents a continuation of the organization's strategic role in supporting federal forest management while advancing its employment mission for visually impaired workers.