Indefinite Delivery Contract SPE1C121DB104

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Clothing and Textiles division awarded an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with a ceiling value of $314,175 to National Industries for the Blind (NIB), a non-profit AbilityOne program manufacturer. Under this IDC, DLA has issued multiple firm-fixed-price delivery orders for the procurement of bandoleer ammunition pouches. The total value of the delivery orders awarded to date is approximately $172,000, with completion dates ranging from June 2022 to April 2023. NIB will manufacture and deliver the ammunition pouches to DLA's headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. This contract leverages NIB's AbilityOne designation to provide employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or have significant disabilities, while supporting DLA's mission to supply clothing, textiles, and equipment to the U.S. armed forces. No set-aside provisions were applied to the delivery orders issued under this IDC.

National Industries for the Blind has a history of providing a variety of products and services, including IT support and Section 508 compliance, to federal agencies through both competitive and non-competitive contract vehicles, some of which have utilized its small business designations. This IDC with DLA appears to be part of NIB's broader federal contracting work, demonstrating its ability to deliver manufactured goods to government clients through the AbilityOne program.