Purchase Order FA487724P0021

On February 23, 2024, the U.S. Air Force's Air Combat Command awarded a purchase order valued at $13,179.18 to Arizona Industries For The Blind (AIB) for deployment gear. The contract, which is a firm fixed-price purchase order with an ultimate completion date of February 29, 2024, will be performed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona. This award was made without a set-aside designation, allowing AIB to compete on an open basis despite its status as an AbilityOne federal contractor.

Arizona Industries For The Blind is a Phoenix-based nonprofit organization dedicated to creating employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, particularly those with visual impairments. AIB maintains an active federal contracting presence across multiple procurement channels, including the General Services Administration and Defense Logistics Agency, with a substantial portfolio encompassing office supplies, information technology equipment, military apparel, facility maintenance items, and logistics support. The organization currently holds a $30 million Indefinite Delivery Contract with the Defense Logistics Agency (effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029) and a $4.9 million firm fixed-price delivery order contract for clothing and textile logistics services, demonstrating significant capacity in managing complex, long-term defense procurement relationships while advancing its core mission of meaningful employment for disabled workers.