Request for information for impact analysis for the potential addition of Calculator, 8-Digit, Dual-Powered, Black to the Procurement List of the Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
This Notice DOES NOT constitute a request for a quote, or proposal for the procurement of products or services. This Notice concerns an action which may affect the ability of commercial industry to sell the products listed in this Notice to the Federal Government.
The U.S. AbilityOne Commission (operating name of the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled) is an independent agency of the Federal Government. The Commission, under the authority of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act of 1971, and through the administration of its AbilityOne® Program, provides employment opportunities for people who are blind or have other significant disabilities through Federal Government purchases from nonprofit agencies employing such individuals. Products or services which are required to be purchased by the Federal Government under the authority of the AbilityOne® Program are added to the Commission's Procurement List (PL). The PL can viewed on the agency’s website at www.abilityone.gov. Once a product or service is added to the PL to be provided by a nonprofit agency, no other product determined to be essentially the same can be sold to the Federal government.
By regulation (41 CFR 51-2.4(a)(4) the Commission is required to complete an impact analysis related to the potential addition of the following product(s) to the PL:
NSN: 7420-01-182-8532
Name: Calculator, 8-Digit, Dual-Powered, Black
Description: Eight-digit calculator has a flat, LCD display. Calculator features memory and auto power off. Calculator automatically switches from solar to battery power in low light. Extra-large digit display. Calculator is black. UOI is EA.
Should these items be added to the PL, the contracting agency who will be authorized by the Commission to order the products on behalf of the Federal Government under the authority of the AbilityOne Program® will be the General Services Administration, New York, NY.
Before adding a product to the PL, the Commission considers the potential impact that removal from commercial channels of this product, as well as products determined to be essentially the same (ETS) (41CFR 51-5.3(a), would have on the sales of firms that are currently providing the products listed in this Notice to the Federal Government and the extent to which the potentially affected firms are dependent on the income. Once added to the PL, the products determined to be ETS to the product(s) added to the PL will be blocked from being sold to Federal Government agencies. The products that have been thus far determined to likely be essentially the same are:
NSN: 7420-01-182-8532
ETS Stock Numbers: None reported
The items listed above will potentially be added to the PL for the Total (A-List) t) Government Requirement. That is, should any Federal Government agency determine a need for the product, the procurement of the item will be mandatory by that agency through the AbilityOne® Program.
IF THE PRODUCT(S) ARE B-LIST REMOVE THIS NEXT PARAGRAPH. These products will also be offered through the AbilityOne Distributor Program. If your firm is currently selling these products to the Federal Government through commercial means, your firm will continue to sell these products through your AbilityOne Distributor status and there would be no adverse impact against your firm. If your firm is not an AbilityOne Distributor but would like to become a Distributor, please visit http://abilityone.gov/distributors/potential.html for more information.
If your firm is selling either the item(s) listed above, or the items that have been determined to be ETS, it is important that your firm report the following information to the Committee:
Total Company Revenues accrued from all sources for the most recent 12-month time period. When assessing impact on a commercial firm, the Committee takes into account the revenues of the parent, subsidiary, and affiliated corporations. If your company is a parent, subsidiary, or affiliated corporation to another corporation, please identify the other corporation to which the company is related, the nature of the relationship, and the other corporation's total revenue data. Please define the 12-month period reported.
Revenues accrued by providing the products listed in this Notice to the Federal Government for the same most recent 12-month period. If reporting on more than one item listed above, please report the revenue per each item, whether the NSNs or ETS items, and identify the item.
Identify the contract number that your firm holds to sell the item(s) to the Federal Government, the government agency, and period of performance (contract end date) for the item(s) your firm is reporting on. Identify the specific items per contract.
If your firm is selling the product through purchases by Government Purchase Cards (GPC), please identify that and the amount made through GPC purchases.
Identify whether or not the deliveries under the contract have been completed.
The length of time your firm has been providing these products to the Federal Government.
Identify any small business statuses your firm has qualified for, such as 8(a), woman-owned, service disabled veteran-owned, etc.
Provide your firm’s DUNS number. The number is needed to confirm your company’s small business statuses with the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Include your firm’s mailing address. Do not use post office boxes, as all replies are sent via means that will not be delivered to a post office box. The address should be for the person who has signed the letter containing the information submitted.
All information requested above must be included in the response. Responses that do not include the information requested will be determined to be non-responsive and will not be included in the impact analysis.
All responses will be held as confidential and will not be released to any outside party.
The information prescribed above must reach the Commission no later than January 19, 2020 and can be submitted in letter format. If information is not received by the date requested, the Commission will conclude that potentially affected firms have determined that there will be no severe adverse impact should the listed products be added to the PL.
You information should be sent by email to Mike Jurkowski at mjurkowski@abilityone.gov. You may also provide any other information you deem appropriate.
General information concerning the Commission and its authority can be found in Title 41 United States Code, Sections 8501-8506, or Title 41 Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 51. Both of these references can be found on the Commission's website at www.abilityone.gov. If you have specific questions or require further explanation concerning this Notice or the addition of the above-referenced product to the PL, please contact Mike Jurkowski at (703) 603-2117.
CP-01-04-21-01 AbilityOne
1/4/21, 7:07 AM Request for information for impact analysis for the potential addition of Hush Panels and Cubicle Sneeze Guards to the Procurement List of the Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
This Notice DOES NOT constitute a request for a quote, or proposal for the procurement of products or services. This Notice concerns an action which may affect the ability of commercial industry to sell the products listed in this Notice to the Federal Government.
The U.S. AbilityOne Commission (operating name of the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled) is an independent agency of the Federal Government. The Commission, under the authority of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act of 1971, and through the administration of its AbilityOne® Program, provides employment opportunities for people who are blind or have other significant disabilities through Federal Government purchases from nonprofit agencies employing such individuals. Products or services which are required to be purchased by the Federal Government under the authority of the AbilityOne® Program are added to the Commission's Procurement List (PL). The PL can viewed on the agency’s website at www.abilityone.gov. Once a product or service is added to the PL to be provided by a nonprofit agency, no other product determined to be essentially the same can be sold to the Federal government.
By regulation (41 CFR 51-2.4(a)(4) the Commission is required to complete an impact analysis related to the potential addition of the following product(s) to the PL:
NSN: 7195-00-NIB-2433
Name: Hush Panel, Semi-Transparent Window, 6' x 3'
Description: Hush panel is 6' x 3' and serves as a privacy barrier and sound dampener. Semi-transparent window is included to provide visibility and light. Metal frame connects to base. UOI is EA.
NSN: 7195-00-NIB-2434
Name: Hush Panel, Semi-Transparent Window, 6' x 6'
Description: Hush panel is 6' x 6' and serves as a privacy barrier and sound dampener. Semi-transparent window is included to provide visibility and light. Metal frame connects to base. UOI is EA.
NSN: 7195-00-NIB-2435
Name: Sneeze Guard, Cubicle, Acrylic Plexiglass, 18" x 24"
Description: Cubicle sneeze guard is 18" x 24" and clamps onto a cubicle wall to stay in place. Guard is clear and separates a workspace. UOI is EA.
NSN: 7195-00-NIB-2436
Name: Sneeze Guard, Cubicle, Acrylic Plexiglass, 18" x 36"
Description: Cubicle sneeze guard is 18" x 36" and clamps onto a cubicle wall to stay in place. Guard is clear and separates a workspace. UOI is EA.
NSN: 7195-00-NIB-2437
Name: Sneeze Guard, Cubicle, Acrylic Plexiglass, 24" x 36"
Description: Cubicle sneeze guard is 24" x 36" and clamps onto a cubicle wall to stay in place. Guard is clear and separates a workspace. UOI is EA.
NSN: 7195-00-NIB-2438
Name: Sneeze Guard, Cubicle, Acrylic Plexiglass, 24" x 48"
Description: Cubicle sneeze guard is 24" x 48" and clamps onto a cubicle wall to stay in place. Guard is clear and separates a workspace. UOI is EA.
NSN: 7195-00-NIB-2443
Name: Sneeze Guard, Cubicle, Acrylic Plexiglass, 20" x 24"
Description: Cubicle sneeze guard is 20" x 24" and clamps onto a cubicle wall to stay in place. Guard is clear and separates a workspace. UOI is EA.
NSN: 7195-00-NIB-2444
Name: Sneeze Guard, Cubicle, Acrylic Plexiglass, 20" x 36"
Description: Cubicle sneeze guard is 20" x 36" and clamps onto a cubicle wall to stay in place. Guard is clear and separates a workspace. UOI is EA.
NSN: 7195-00-NIB-2445
Name: Post, Hush Panel, 72"
Description: Post serves as a support to connect hush panels to each other. Post is 72" in length and composed of stainless-steel material. Post is compatible with NSNs 7195-00-NIB-2433 and 7195-00-NIB-2434. UOI is EA.
Should these items be added to the PL, the contracting agency who will be authorized by the Commission to order the products on behalf of the Federal Government under the authority of the AbilityOne Program® will be the General Services Administration, Philadelphia, PA.
Before adding a product to the PL, the Commission considers the potential impact that removal from commercial channels of this product, as well as products determined to be essentially the same (ETS) (41CFR 51-5.3(a), would have on the sales of firms that are currently providing the products listed in this Notice to the Federal Government and the extent to which the potentially affected firms are dependent on the income. Once added to the PL, the products determined to be ETS to the product(s) added to the PL will be blocked from being sold to Federal Government agencies. The products that have been thus far determined to likely be essentially the same are:
NSN: 7195-00-NIB-2433
ETS Stock Numbers: VERSARE 6'X3'
NSN: 7195-00-NIB-2434
ETS Stock Numbers: VERSARE 6'X6'
NSN: 7195-00-NIB-2435
ETS Stock Numbers: STAUBER Sneeze Guard 18"x24"
NSN: 7195-00-NIB-2436
ETS Stock Numbers: STAUBER Sneeze Guard 18"x36"
NSN: 7195-00-NIB-2437
ETS Stock Numbers: STAUBER Sneeze Guard 24"x36"
NSN: 7195-00-NIB-2438
ETS Stock Numbers: STAUBER Sneeze Guard 24"x48"
NSN: 7195-00-NIB-2443
ETS Stock Numbers: None reported
NSN: 7195-00-NIB-2444
ETS Stock Numbers: None reported
NSN: 7195-00-NIB-2445
ETS Stock Numbers: None reported
The items listed above will potentially be added to the PL for the Total (A-List) Government Requirement. That is, should any Federal Government agency determine a need for the product, the procurement of the item will be mandatory by that agency through the AbilityOne® Program.
These products will also be offered through the AbilityOne Distributor Program. If your firm is currently selling these products to the Federal Government through commercial means, your firm will continue to sell these products through your AbilityOne Distributor status and there would be no adverse impact against your firm. If your firm is not an AbilityOne Distributor but would like to become a Distributor, please visit http://abilityone.gov/distributors/potential.html for more information.
If your firm is selling either the item(s) listed above, or the items that have been determined to be ETS, it is important that your firm report the following information to the Committee:
Total Company Revenues accrued from all sources for the most recent 12-month time period. When assessing impact on a commercial firm, the Committee takes into account the revenues of the parent, subsidiary, and affiliated corporations. If your company is a parent, subsidiary, or affiliated corporation to another corporation, please identify the other corporation to which the company is related, the nature of the relationship, and the other corporation's total revenue data. Please define the 12-month period reported.
Revenues accrued by providing the products listed in this Notice to the Federal Government for the same most recent 12-month period. If reporting on more than one item listed above, please report the revenue per each item, whether the NSNs or ETS items, and identify the item.
Identify the contract number that your firm holds to sell the item(s) to the Federal Government, the government agency, and period of performance (contract end date) for the item(s) your firm is reporting on. Identify the specific items per contract.
If your firm is selling the product through purchases by Government Purchase Cards (GPC), please identify that and the amount made through GPC purchases.
Identify whether or not the deliveries under the contract have been completed.
The length of time your firm has been providing these products to the Federal Government.
Identify any small business statuses your firm has qualified for, such as 8(a), woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, etc.
Provide your firm’s DUNS number. The number is needed to confirm your company’s small business statuses with the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Include your firm’s mailing address. Do not use post office boxes, as all replies are sent via means that will not be delivered to a post office box. The address should be for the person who has signed the letter containing the information submitted.
All information requested above must be included in the response. Responses that do not include the information requested will be determined to be non-responsive and will not be included in the impact analysis.
All responses will be held as confidential and will not be released to any outside party.
The information prescribed above must reach the Commission no later than November 2, 2021 and can be submitted in letter format. If information is not received by the date requested, the Commission will conclude that potentially affected firms have determined that there will be no severe adverse impact should the listed products be added to the PL.
You information should be sent by email to Mike Jurkowski at mjurkowski@abilityone.gov. You may also provide any other information you deem appropriate.
General information concerning the Commission and its authority can be found in Title 41 United States Code, Sections 8501-8506, or Title 41 Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 51. Both of these references can be found on the Commission's website at www.abilityone.gov. If you have specific questions or require further explanation concerning this Notice or the addition of the above-referenced product to the PL, please contact Mike Jurkowski at (703) 785-6404.
CP-10-19-21-01 AbilityOne
10/19/21, 1:48 PM Sources Sought for Co-Brand Agreement for Biobased Cleaners
On behalf of the U.S. AbilityOne Commission (Commission) the independent federal agency that administers the AbilityOne Program, National Industries for the Blind (NIB), a designated central nonprofit agency, is pursuing potential partnerships with U.S. commercial manufacturers of Hand Cleaners for the purpose of providing employment for people who are blind or severely disabled. If successful, the result will be the addition of the product(s) to the AbilityOne Procurement List (PL) under a co-brand agreement between the manufacturer and the AbilityOne Program, and its registered brands.
The Hand Cleaner must meet and/or exceed FAR and other Federal Government published standards, Executive Orders and Federal Agency requirements.
At a minimum, the following criteria must be met:
PRODUCT
A product line that includes all of the items below, but is not limited to:
FSC: 8520
NAICS: 325611
Refill, Cleaner, Hand, Hair and Body, Sunflower Fresh, 1 gallon
Kit, Cleaner, Hand, Hair, and Body Wash, Sunflower Fresh, 1 gallon and dispenser
Cleaner, Hand, Waterless, Pumice, 1 gallon
Cleaner, Hand, Waterless, 1 gallon
FSC: 8125
NAICS: 326160
Spray Bottle, Multipurpose Cleaner
Spray Bottle, Glass Cleaner
Spray Bottle, Empty, Silk Screened, Disinfectant, 32 oz metal free
Spray Bottle, Empty, Silk Screened, Degreaser/Cleaner, 32 oz
Spray Bottle, Empty, Silk Screened, Restroom Cleaner, 32 oz
Spray Bottle, High Dilution Neutral Disinfectant, 32 oz. Bottle
FSC: 4510
NAICS: 332999
Dispenser, Hand Cleaner, Sunflower Fresh
Dispenser, Stainless-Steel, Lockable, 4 station
Dispenser, Stainless Steel, 3-Station
FSC: 7930
NAICS Code: 325612
Cleaner, Glass, Ready to Use with Trigger Sprayer, 32 oz.
Cleaner, Glass, Concentrated, 1 Gallon
Cleaner, Glass, Concentrated, 2 Liter
Cleaner, Glass, Concentrate, 2 Liter
Cleaner, Glass, Concentrate, 55 Gallon
Cleaner, Multi-Purpose, 1 Gallon
Cleaner, Multi-Purpose, Biobased, 2 Liter
Cleaner, Multi-Purpose, Concentrate, 2 Liter
Cleaner, Multi-Purpose, Biobased, 55 gallons
Cleaner, Restroom, Ready to Use
Cleaner, Restroom, 55 Gallon
Cleaner, Degreaser, All-Purpose, 2 Liter
Degreaser, All-Purpose, 55 Gallon
Cleaner, Disinfectant, Concentrated, Neutral pH, 2 Liter
Cleaner, Disinfectant, Concentrate, 55 Gallon
Disinfectant Cleaner, Neutral, Concentrated, High Dilution
Cleaner, Graffiti Remover, Ready To Use, 32 oz.
Graffiti Remover, 1 Gallon
Meet and/or exceed FAR and other Federal Government published standards, Executive Orders and Federal Agency requirements.
The product must meet industry performance specifications and standards for construction, performance, sustainability and reliability.
Be manufactured and lab tested, certified and customer tested to be effective according to their purpose, have current Material Safety Data sheets if necessary, and meet certifications with corresponding documentation designated by customers.
Meet industry performance specifications and standards for construction, performance, sustainability and reliability.
MANUFACTURER
Must possess a nationally or industry known brand name that can demonstrate significant appeal through evidence of substantial sales.
Demonstrate how it will assist the Commission’s designated nonprofit agency (NPA) to expand its line of Hand Cleaners, thus increasing blind work hours, while keeping expansion costs to the NPA at a minimum.
Willing to deliver bulk materials to the non-profit agency to assure the agency of on-time deliveries to federal government customer(s).
Willing to enter into a multi-year agreement to include:
On-going technical and production assistance.
The necessary factory trained technical field support
Enabling the non-profit agency to meet the criteria of the AbilityOne Program to convert material, fill containers, label, assemble and package the products thereby creating employment for people who are blind or severely disabled.
Demonstrate a commitment to working with the AbilityOne Program to market the product(s) solicited herein to Government customers. Preference is given to manufacturers who have a dedicated team for Federal Government sales and marketing.
Be willing to work with the NPA, NIB, and AbilityOne to ensure that the price to the end-users is a fair and reasonable price.
Manufacturers’ submissions must include all products listed above and demonstrate that proposed products meet the criteria listed above, as well as indicate what functions the nonprofit agency’s employees would perform.
The deadline for response is March 27, 2020.
The written, electronic responses should be directed to the contact listed in this Notice.
Questions should be directed by email to rhill@nib.org. The subject line should begin with ‘Question: Sources Sought CP-02-26-20-01 Hand Cleaners’
Information regarding the Commission can be found at www.abilityone.gov. Specific information regarding co-brand agreements can be found by navigating the top left corner of the website. Mouse over Laws, Regulations, and Policy and select Policy Memoranda. Select Operation Memoranda, then select Memorandum Number 22.
CP-02-26-20-01 AbilityOne
2/26/20, 12:54 PM Sources Sought for Co-Brand Agreement for Universal Docking Stations
On behalf of the U.S. AbilityOne Commission (Commission) the independent federal agency that administers the AbilityOne Program, National Industries for the Blind (NIB), a designated central nonprofit agency, is pursuing potential partnerships with U.S. commercial manufacturers of Universal Docking Stations for the purpose of providing employment for people who are blind or severely disabled. If successful, the result will be the addition of the product(s) to the AbilityOne Procurement List (PL) under a co-brand agreement between the manufacturer and the AbilityOne Program, and its registered brands.
The Universal Docking Stations must meet and/or exceed FAR and other Federal Government published standards, Executive Orders and Federal Agency requirements.
At a minimum, the following criteria must be met:
PRODUCT
Be able to provide the component parts needed to assemble both a universal Dual 2K docking station for USB-C and USB 3.0 (aka USB-A) connectors as well as a universal docking station for Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C dual 4-K hybrid docking station with 60W Power Delivery.
Both docking stations must be universally compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems.
The universal docking station for USB-C and USB 3.0 connectors must support up to 2 monitors. Must contain 6 USB 3.0 ports and 2 USB-C ports. A power source adapter must be included to provide power for the dock and up to 60W of power for the connected devices. Must be compatible with macOS 10.14 and Windows 7 or above. Data transfer speed up to 5Gbps.
The universal docking station for Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C dual hybrid 4-K dock with 60W PD must be compatible with all Thunderbolt 3 laptops, ultrabooks, and monitors that support up to 4K and support USB-C. Must be compatible with macOS 10.14 or later and Windows 10. Must accommodate a single Thunderbolt 3 cable carrying up to 40Gbps of data, which is enough bandwidth to simultaneously run up to two 4K monitors at 60Hz, while also providing up to 60W of laptop charging. Must contain at least 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2 port, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2 Type C ports, and 1 Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C Alt Mode port. Data, video, and audio transfer speed up to 40Gbps.
Please include pictures, commercial SKU #s, component part delivered pricing, and full specs for all products quoted:
Country of Origin must be TAA compliant.
Meet and/or exceed FAR and other Federal Government published standards, Executive Orders and Federal Agency requirements.
The product must meet industry performance specifications and standards for construction, performance, sustainability and reliability.
Be manufactured and lab tested, certified and customer tested to be effective according to their purpose, have current Material Safety Data sheets if necessary, and meet certifications with corresponding documentation designated by customers.
Meet industry performance specifications and standards for construction, performance, sustainability and reliability.
MANUFACTURER
Must possess a nationally or industry known brand name that can demonstrate significant appeal through evidence of substantial sales.
Demonstrate how it will assist the Commission’s designated nonprofit agency (NPA) to expand its line of ergonomic computer accessories, thus increasing blind work hours, while keeping expansion costs to the NPA at a minimum.
Willing to deliver bulk materials to the non-profit agency to assure the agency of on-time deliveries to federal government customer(s).
Willing to enter into a multi-year agreement to include:
On-going technical and production assistance.
The necessary factory trained technical field support.
Enabling the non-profit agency to meet the criteria of the AbilityOne Program to convert material, fill containers, label, assemble and package the products thereby creating employment for people who are blind or severely disabled.
Demonstrate a commitment to working with the AbilityOne Program to market the product(s) solicited herein to Government customers. Preference is given to manufacturers who have a dedicated team for Federal Government sales and marketing.
Be willing to work with the NPA, NIB, and AbilityOne to ensure that the price to the end-users is a fair and reasonable price.
Manufacturers’ submissions must demonstrate that proposed products meet the criteria listed above, as well as indicate what functions the nonprofit agency’s employees would perform.
The deadline for response is May 28, 2021.
The written, electronic responses should be directed to the contact listed in this Notice.
Questions should be directed by email to jseymour@nib.org. The subject line should begin with ‘Question: Sources Sought CP-04-26-21-01 Universal Docking Stations”
Information regarding the Commission can be found at www.abilityone.gov. Specific information regarding co-brand agreements can be found by navigating the top left corner of the website. Mouse over Laws, Regulations, and Policy and select Policy Memoranda. Select Operation Memoranda, then select Memorandum Number 22.
CP-05-05-21-01 AbilityOne
5/10/21, 10:23 AM Sources Sought for Co-Brand Agreement for Roll Mix and Sweet Roll Mix
Added: Mar 17, 2011 11:06 am
On behalf of the AbilityOne Program, NISH, a designated central nonprofit agency, is pursuing potential partnerships with U.S. commercial manufacturers of Roll Mix and Sweet Roll Mix for the purpose of providing employment for people who are blind or severely disabled. If successful, the result will be a co-brand agreement between the manufacturer and the AbilityOne Program, and its registered brands. The ultimate expectation is that the co-branded product will be placed on the AbilityOne Procurement List (PL).The Roll Mix and Sweet Roll Mix must meet and/or exceed FAR and other Federal Government published standards, Executive Orders and Federal Agency requirements.At a minimum, the following criteria must be met:1. Possession of a nationally known brand name that can be demonstrated to have significant appeal through evidence of substantial sales. 2. This project represents a potential new addition to the Procurement List (PL). This will be a Co-Branding Opportunity pending Committee approval. The Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) located in Brevard, North Carolina, will Co-Brand with a nationally recognized supplier of Roll Mix that currently supplies Roll Mix and Sweet Roll Mix to the U.S. Military through the DLA Prime Vendor Program. TVS will blend the mix according to the Co-Branding Partners proprietary blend or receive the blended mix in super sacks or totes from the Co-Branding Partner. Preference will be given to the Co-Branding Partner that allows TVS to blend mixes in their plant. TVS will then package the mix into 5lb Bag/Box and #10 Cans, label, mark, and unitize the finished product. The estimated annual requirement is approximately 84,000 Cases of Roll Mix and 4,600 Cases of Sweet Roll Mix in a 5lb Bag/Box and 237,000 of Roll Mix & Sweet Roll Mix in a #10 Can. TVS will be responsible for receiving orders from the DLA Prime Vendors who provide food products to the United States Military and ship worldwide. They will be required to provide a high quality product at a competitive price and to provide customer service to DLA Troop Support, the military customer, and the DLA Prime Vendors, for the life cycle of the product.3. This product must meet industry performance specifications and standards for construction, performance, sustainability and reliability.4. The chosen manufacturer must be willing to set a high priority for delivering bulk materials to the non-profit agency in order to assure the agency of on-time deliveries to the federal government customer(s).5. All products must be manufactured and lab tested, certified and customer tested to be effective according to their purpose, have current Material Safety Data sheets if necessary, and meet certifications with corresponding documentation designated by customers.6. A willingness to enter into a multi-year agreement which includes on-going technical and production assistance and the necessary factory trained technical field support while enabling the non-profit agency to meet the criteria of the AbilityOne Program to convert material, fill containers, label, assemble and package the products thereby creating employment for people who are blind or severely disabled. 7. Commitment to working independently with the AbilityOne to market products to the Government customers under the AbilityOne Program. It is preferred that the chosen manufacturer has a dedicated team for Federal Government sales and marketing.8. Willingness to work with the non-profit agency, NISH) and AbilityOne to ensure that the price to the end-users is a fair and reasonable price.9. Manufacturers' submissions must demonstrate that proposed products meet the various criteria, as well as indicate what functions the nonprofit agency's employees would perform.The deadline for response is April 18, 2011.Responses should be directed to the contact listed in this Notice.Questions should be directed to Rose Tallant at rtallant@nish.org.
CP-03-17-11-01 AbilityOne
3/17/11, 11:06 AM