Purchase Order SPE2DS17PB578

The Lighthouse For The Blind, a non-profit AbilityOne organization headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, was awarded a purchase order by the Defense Department's Medical Supply Chain on June 21, 2017, for surgical knife blades with a ceiling value of $1,340.18. This firm fixed-price contract, which carried an ultimate completion date of August 7, 2017, reflects the organization's established role as a supplier of medical equipment and surgical instruments to federal agencies. The contract was performed at the vendor's facility in Olivette, Missouri, and was not designated as a set-aside procurement. As a non-profit employer of individuals who are legally blind, The Lighthouse For The Blind leverages its manufacturing capabilities to provide critical medical supplies while advancing its core mission of employment creation.

This award demonstrates the vendor's integration into the Defense Logistics Agency's medical supply chain operations and represents a continuation of the organization's broader portfolio of medical equipment contracts across multiple federal agencies. The Lighthouse For The Blind maintains significant federal contract vehicles including a $241.6 million indefinite delivery contract with the U.S. Army Medical Command for medical sets, kits, and outfits, as well as substantial agreements with the USDA Forest Service for forestry supplies. The surgical knife blade purchase order exemplifies the organization's capacity to manufacture and deliver specialized medical products that support military readiness and healthcare operations across the Department of Defense.