Indefinite Delivery Contract SPE1C120DB094

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Clothing and Textiles division awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) to The Lighthouse For The Blind, Incorporated, a private non-profit organization that provides employment opportunities for individuals who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities. The $29,131,666.20 IDC, which runs through March 2027, focuses on the manufacturing and delivery of 2-quart water canteens and hydration bladders. As an AbilityOne Non-Profit Agency, The Lighthouse For The Blind has secured multiple federal contracts to supply a diverse range of products, including specialized military equipment, automotive parts, office supplies, and various technical and logistical items. The IDC does not have a set-aside designation, but the awardee's AbilityOne status allows them to secure contracts that support employment for individuals with disabilities.

Under this IDC, DLA has issued several delivery orders to The Lighthouse For The Blind, totaling over $7 million, for the manufacturing and delivery of protective bags, sleeves, and other military equipment. These firm fixed-price contracts, ranging from $63,020 to $2,265,498.90, are performed at the awardee's facility in Seattle, Washington. The Lighthouse For The Blind's demonstrated capabilities in managing large-scale military supply contracts, while maintaining its core mission, have positioned the organization as a critical supplier of essential equipment to the Defense Logistics Agency.