Purchase Order 12444626P0017

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order to Lighthouse For The Blind (doing business as LHB Industries) on February 23, 2026, for marking paint supplies to support operations at the Salem Ranger District in Salem, Missouri. The contract carries a ceiling value of $14,556.01 and is scheduled for completion by July 30, 2026. This award was made without a set-aside designation, reflecting LHB Industries' competitive standing as a manufacturer. The contract draws from the parent organization's broader $35 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity blanket purchase agreement with the USDA Forest Service for tree marking paint and forestry supplies, which supports selective harvesting, replanting, and silvicultural activities across 16 states.

Lighthouse For The Blind is a non-profit AbilityOne organization headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with LHB Industries operating as its manufacturing subsidiary. The organization specializes in producing high-quality forestry management products while fulfilling its mission of creating employment opportunities for individuals who are legally blind. Beyond forestry supplies, the parent organization maintains significant federal contract portfolios with the Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, and Department of Veterans Affairs, including a $241.6 million multiple-award indefinite delivery contract with the U.S. Army Medical Command for medical sets, kits, and outfits. This purchase order represents a continuation of LHB Industries' established role as a key supplier to federal agencies for specialized forestry products.