Blind Industries And Services Of Maryland
Washington, DC Doing business as Abilityone Base Supply Center Abilityone Base Supply Center - NRL
- UEI
- CJZXJM1GRUB5
- CAGE
- 9ACW8
- Primary NAICS
- 459410 Office Supplies and Stationery Retailers
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
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- 322212 Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing
- 322220 Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing
- 322230 Stationery Product Manufacturing
- 322291 Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing
- 322299 All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
- 323111 Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
- 323113 Commercial Screen Printing
- 325992 Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing
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- 333243 Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing
- 333998 All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
- 334111 Electronic Computer Manufacturing
- 334112 Computer Storage Device Manufacturing
- 334210 Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing
- 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- 334290 Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- 337121 Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing
- 337211 Wood Office Furniture Manufacturing
- 337214 Office Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing
- 337215 Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing
- 339940 Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing
- 423120 Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers
- 423210 Furniture Merchant Wholesalers
- 423420 Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
- 423430 Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers
- 423440 Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
- 423490 Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 423610 Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
- 423620 Household Appliances, Electric Housewares, and Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers
- 423690 Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
- 423710 Hardware Merchant Wholesalers
- 423720 Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers
- 423730 Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 423740 Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 423810 Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
- 423830 Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
- 423840 Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 423850 Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 424110 Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers
- 424120 Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 424130 Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers
- 424350 Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers
- 424690 Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
- 424950 Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 424990 Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
- 449110 Furniture Retailers
- 449210 Electronics and Appliance Retailers
- 455219 All Other General Merchandise Retailers
- 458110 Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers
- 458210 Shoe Retailers
- 458320 Luggage and Leather Goods Retailers
- 459110 Sporting Goods Retailers
- 459120 Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers
- 459999 All Other Miscellaneous Retailers
- 513210 Software Publishers
- 532420 Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- 561210 Facilities Support Services
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 4555 Overlook Ave SW a52, Washington, DC 20032, USA
- Website
- bism.org
- Founded
- 1908
- Employees
- 251-1K
- Estimated annual revenue
- $50M-$100M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Consumer Services
- Diversified Consumer Services
- Education Services
- SIC code
- 83 Social Services
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $0 |
| FY2025 | $401,336 |
| FY2024 | $94,020 |
| FY2023 | $263,274 |
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
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About the company
Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) is a non-profit organization and AbilityOne program participant that operates the Abilityone Base Supply Center - NRL Division. The organization specializes in providing goods and services to federal defense and civilian agencies while creating employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or have significant disabilities. BISM has established itself as a reliable supplier to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies, leveraging its unique mission-driven capabilities to support critical operational needs across multiple installations and procurement categories.
BISM has demonstrated substantial capability across diverse product categories through its federal contract awards. The organization has supplied individual clothing items, chemicals, specialized flight clothing and accessories, and fire-resistant environmental ensembles and camouflage combat uniforms to federal agencies. Its primary funding agency has been the U.S. Air Force's Air Mobility Command, for which BISM has executed multiple BPA calls at Dover Air Force Base, including a $70,231.45 contract for individual clothing supplies awarded October 1, 2025, and a $222,910.23 contract for chemicals awarded October 1, 2024. BISM also received a $243,431.60 purchase order from the Delaware Army National Guard in June 2023 for fire-resistant environmental ensembles and camouflage combat uniform items. Additionally, BISM has provided mandatory source AbilityOne office supplies through purchase orders to the United States Penitentiary Hazleton, with awards totaling approximately $27,301.44 for copier paper and office supply items. All of these awards were executed as prime contracts with no set-aside designations, reflecting BISM's status as a qualified AbilityOne provider.
BISM holds a significant Blanket Purchase Agreement with the U.S. Air Force's Air Mobility Command valued at $5.75 million, effective through June 27, 2029. This IDV enables BISM to manage critical supply and support functions at Dover Air Force Base, including the Individual Equipment Element (IEE), Hazardous Materials Pharmacy (HAZMART), and Base Service Store (BSS). Under this BPA, BISM has received multiple task orders, including a $94,019.77 call for specialized flight clothing and accessories awarded June 28, 2024, and the previously noted $222,910.23 call for chemicals. The BPA represents a strategic partnership that leverages BISM's specialized procurement capabilities to support Air Mobility Command's operational requirements, and the organization's performance under this vehicle demonstrates its capacity to manage complex, multi-faceted supply operations across defense installations through June 2029.
Quick answers
Is Blind Industries And Services Of Maryland registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Blind Industries And Services Of Maryland's SAM.gov registration is active through January 7, 2027.
How much has Blind Industries And Services Of Maryland received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $401,336 to Blind Industries And Services Of Maryland in fiscal year 2025 and $758,629 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Blind Industries And Services Of Maryland rank among federal contractors?
Blind Industries And Services Of Maryland ranked #17 in PSC 8405, #31 in NAICS 562112 and #81 in PSC 6810 in FY2025.
What is Blind Industries And Services Of Maryland's most recent federal award?
Blind Industries And Services Of Maryland's most recent federal contract award is Individual clothing (FA449726FG002), from Air Mobility Command (USAF), on October 1, 2025.
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