Proposed addition of Bio-Based and Biodegradable Mechanical Pencils and Lead Refills to the Procurement List of the Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
Added: Mar 26, 2010 2:50 pm
This notice DOES NOT constitute a request for information, quote, or proposal for procurement of products or services. It concerns an action which may affect the current procurement of the products listed in this Notice by the Federal Government. The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is an independent agency of the Federal Government. The Committee, under the authority of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act of 1971, provides employment opportunities for persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities through Federal Government purchases from nonprofit agencies employing such individuals. Those products which are required to be purchased by the Federal Government under the AbilityOne Program are added to the Committee's Procurement List (PL). You can view the PL on our website at www.abilityone.gov. Once a product 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. However, the new SKILCRAFT branded product can be bid and sold to the Government by any authorized dealer.The Committee has been asked to consider adding the Total Government Requirement for the following product to the PL:NSN: 7510-00-NIB-0906Name: Refill, Pencil Lead, Bio-Based and Biodegradable PencilDescription: X-bold 1.3 mm red polymer graphite refill lead, 12 leads/TubeNSN: 7510-00-NIB-0905Name: Refill, Pencil Lead, Bio-Based and Biodegradable PencilDescription: X-bold 1.3 mm black polymer graphite refill lead, 12 leads/TubeNSN: 7520-00-NIB-1923Name: Pencil, Mechanical, Bio-Based and BiodegradableDescription: Mechanical Pencil, Biobased & Biodegradable, Rubber Grip, Exposed twist eraser, X-Bold 1.3 mm red leadNSN: 7520-00-NIB-1922Name: Pencil, Mechanical, Bio-Based and BiodegradableDescription: Mechanical Pencil, Biobased & Biodegradable, Rubber Grip, Exposed twist eraser, X-Bold 1.3 mm black leadNSN: 7520-00-NIB-2100Name: Pencil, Mechanical, Bio-Based and BiodegradableDescription: Mechanical Pencil, Biobased & Biodegradable, Rubber Grip, Exposed twist eraser, .7 mm black leadNSN: 7520-00-NIB-1921Name: Pencil, Mechanical, Bio-Based and BiodegradableDescription: Mechanical Pencil, Biobased & Biodegradable, Rubber Grip, Exposed twist eraser, .5 mm black leadShould this item be added to the PL, the contracting agency will be GSA/Federal Supply Service, Office Support Center - Paper Products, New York, NY.Before adding a product to the PL, the Committee considers the potential impact that removal from commercial channels of this product, as well as similar products, would have on the sales of the firms that are currently providing the products listed in this Notice to GSA and the extent to which the potentially affected suppliers are dependent on the income. Similar products are:None ReportedIn order for the Committee to be able to assess the potential impact on affected companies, it is important that these firms report the following information to the Committee:1) Total 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.2) Revenues accrued by providing the products listed in this Notice to GSA for the same most recent 12-month period3) The length of time the potentially affected firm has been providing these products to GSA.The information prescribed above must reach the Committee no later than April 9, 2010 and can be submitted in letter format. If information is not received by the date requested, the Committee could conclude that potentially affected firms have determined that there will be no severe adverse impact should the listed products be added to the PL.It is only with this information that the Committee can perform an accurate impact analysis. Your letter can be returned either by mail to the address on this notice or by fax to (703) 603-0655. You may also provide any other information you deem appropriate. If any of the information you provide is proprietary, please advise us in your reply, and we will ensure that it is safeguarded from disclosure.General information concerning the Committee and its authority can be found in Title 41 United States Code, Sections 46-48c, or Title 41 Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 51. Both of these references can be found on the Committee's website at www.abilityone.gov. If you have specific questions or require further explanation concerning this letter or the addition of the above-referenced product to the PL, please contact Mike Jurkowski at (703) 603-2117.
CP-03-26-10-01 AbilityOne
Special Notice 1/1
3/26/10, 2:50 PM Proposed addition of Highlighter, Retractable, Biobased and Biodegradable to the Procurement List of the Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled.
Added: Nov 13, 2008 1:43 pm
This notice DOES NOT constitute a request for information, quote, or proposal for procurement of products or services. It concerns an action which may affect the current procurement of Highlighter, Retractable, Biobased and Biodegradable by the Federal Government. The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is an independent agency of the Federal Government. The Committee, under the authority of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act of 1971, provides employment opportunities for persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities through Federal Government purchases from nonprofit agencies employing such individuals. Those products which are required to be purchased by the Federal Government under the AbilityOne (formerly JWOD) Program are added to the Committee's Procurement List (PL). You can view the PL on our website at www.abilityone.gov. Once a product is added to the PL to be provided by a nonprofit agency, it is no longer available to be provided by commercial firms.The Committee has been asked to consider adding the broad Government requirement for the following product to the PL:7520-00-NIB-2016The contracting agency involved is GSA, New York, NY.Before adding a product to the PL, the Committee considers the potential impact that removal from commercial channels of this product, as well as similar products, would have on the sales of the firms that are currently providing Highlighter, Retractable, Biobased and Biodegradable to GSA and the extent to which the potentially affected suppliers are dependent on the income. Similar products are:No similar products.In order for the Committee to be able to assess the potential impact on affected companies, it is important that these firms report the following information to the Committee:1) Total Revenues accrued from all sources for the most recent 12-month time period2) Revenues accrued by providing Wiper, Laminated to GSA for the same most recent 12-month period3) The length of time the potentially affected firm has been providing these products to GSA.The information prescribed above must reach the Committee no later than COB, Friday, November 28, 2008 and can be submitted in letter format. If information is not received by the date requested, the Committee could conclude that potentially affected firms have determined that there will be no severe adverse impact should the listed products be added to the PL.It is only with this information that the Committee can perform an accurate impact analysis. Your letter can be returned either by mail to the address on this notice or by fax to(703) 603-0030. You may also provide any other information you deem appropriate. If any of the information you provide is proprietary, please advise us in your reply, and we will ensure that it is safeguarded from disclosure.When assessing impact on a commercial firm, the Committee takes into account the revenues of the parent, subsidiary, and affiliated corporations as well. If a company is a parent, subsidiary, or affiliated corporation to another corporation, please identify the other corporations to which the company is related, the nature of the relationship, and the other corporations total revenue data.General information concerning the Committee and its authority can be found in Title 41 United States Code, Sections 46-48c, or Title 41 Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 51. Both of these references can be found on the Committee's website at www.abilityone.gov. If you have specific questions or require further explanation concerning this letter or the addition of the above-referenced product to the PL, please contact Mike Jurkowski at (703) 603-2117.
CP-11-13 AbilityOne
Special Notice 1/1
11/13/08, 1:43 PM Proposed addition of Pen, Low Viscosity (LV) Ink, Ballpoint, Retractable, Slim Barrel, Rubber Grip to the Procurement List of the Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
Added: Mar 15, 2010 1:46 pm
This notice DOES NOT constitute a request for information, quote, or proposal for procurement of products or services. It concerns an action which may affect the current procurement of the products listed in this Notice by the Federal Government.The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is an independent agency of the Federal Government. The Committee, under the authority of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act of 1971, provides employment opportunities for persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities through Federal Government purchases from nonprofit agencies employing such individuals. Those products which are required to be purchased by the Federal Government under the AbilityOne Program are added to the Committee's Procurement List (PL). You can view the PL on our website at www.abilityone.gov. Once a product 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. However, the new SKILCRAFT branded product can be bid and sold to the Government by any authorized dealer. The Committee has been asked to consider adding the total Government requirement for the following product to the PL: NSN: 7520-00-NIB-2091Name: Pen, Ballpoint, Retractable, 3/PG, 1.0 mm medium point, blue inkDescription: Lightweight, retractable, ballpoint pen with a slim barrel, rubber grip and blue low viscosity (LV) ink. This plastic, rubber, and metal, 1.0mm medium point pen is manufactured using 65-75% post consumer recycled materials. Unit of issue is 3 per package. NSN: 7520-00-NIB-2092Name: Pen, Ballpoint, Retractable, 3/PG, 1.0 mm medium point, black inkDescription: Llightweight, retractable, ballpoint pen with a slim barrel, rubber grip and black low viscosity (LV) ink. This plastic, rubber, and metal, 1.0mm medium point pen is manufactured using 65-75% post consumer recycled materials. Unit of issue is 3 per package. NSN: 7520-00-NIB-2093Name: Pen, Ballpoint, Retractable, 3/PG, 0.7 mm fine point, blue inkDescription: Lightweight, retractable, ballpoint pen with a slim barrel, rubber grip and blue low viscosity (LV) ink. This plastic, rubber, and metal, .7mm fine point pen is manufactured using 65-75% post consumer recycled materials. Unit of issue is 3 per package. NSN: 7520-00-NIB-2094Name: Pen, Ballpoint, Retractable, 3/PG, 0.7 mm fine point, black inkDescription: Lightweight, retractable, ballpoint pen with a slim barrel, rubber grip and black low viscosity (LV) ink. This plastic, rubber, and metal, .7mm fine point pen is manufactured using 65-75% post consumer recycled materials. Unit of issue is 3 per package. NSN: 7520-00-NIB-2097Name: Pen, Ballpoint, Retractable, 6/PG, 1.0 mm medium point, black inkDescription: Pen, Hybrid Ink ballpoint, retractable, co-molded pearlized finish barrel with full length rubber grip, 6/PG, 1.0 mm medium point, black ink NSN: 7520-00-NIB-2098Name: Pen, Ballpoint, Retractable, 6/PG, 1.0 mm medium point, blue inkDescription: Pen, Hybrid Ink ballpoint, retractable, co-molded pearlized finish barrel with full length rubber grip, 6/PG, 1.0 mm medium point, blue ink NSN: 7520-00-NIB-2099Name: Pen, Ballpoint, Retractable, 6/PG, 1.0 mm medium point, asst. color ink - 2 ea of 3 colorsDescription: Pen, Hybrid Ink ballpoint, retractable, co-molded pearlized finish barrel with full length rubber grip, 6/PG, 1.0 mm medium point, asst. color ink - 2 ea of these 3 colors: black, blue, and red. Should these products be added to the PL, the contracting agency will be GSA/Federal Supply Service, Office Support Center - Paper Products, New York, NY. Before adding a product to the PL, the Committee considers the potential impact that removal from commercial channels of this product, as well as similar products, would have on the sales of the firms that are currently providing Pen, Low Viscosity (LV) Ink, Ballpoint, Retractable, Slim Barrel, Rubber Grip to GSA and the extent to which the potentially affected suppliers are dependent on the income. Similar products are: NSN: 7520-00-NIB-2091Similar Items: BIC VCG11-BE, BIC VLG11-BE, PAP 70737, ZEB 24820, SAN 1738686 (SAN73833), PAP 6410131 NSN: 7520-00-NIB-2092Similar Items: BIC VCG11-BK, BIC VLG11-BK, BIC VLGP51BK, PAP 70736, ZEB 24810, SAN 1738685 (SAN73832), PAP 6430131 NSN: 7520-00-NIB-2093Similar Items: PAP 70740, SAN 1738689 (SAN62153) NSN: 7520-00-NIB-2094Similar Items: PAP 70739, SAN 1738688 (SAN62152) NSN: 7520-00-NIB-2097Similar Items: BIC BP11-BK, PIL 32370, ZEB 23510 NSN: 7520-00-NIB-2098Similar Items: BIC BP11BE, PIL 32371, ZEB 23520 NSN: 7520-00-NIB-2099Similar Items: None Reported In order for the Committee to be able to assess the potential impact on affected companies, it is important that these firms report the following information to the Committee: 1) Total 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. 2) Revenues accrued by providing products listed in this Notice to GSA for the same most recent 12-month period 3) The length of time the potentially affected firm has been providing these products to GSA. The information prescribed above must reach the Committee no later than March 15, 2010 and can be submitted in letter format. If information is not received by the date requested, the Committee could conclude that potentially affected firms have determined that there will be no severe adverse impact should the listed products be added to the PL. It is only with this information that the Committee can perform an accurate impact analysis. Your letter can be returned either by mail to the address on this notice or by fax to(703) 603-0655. You may also provide any other information you deem appropriate. If any of the information you provide is proprietary, please advise us in your reply, and we will ensure that it is safeguarded from disclosure. General information concerning the Committee and its authority can be found in Title 41 United States Code, Sections 46-48c, or Title 41 Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 51. Both of these references can be found on the Committee's website at www.abilityone.gov. If you have specific questions or require further explanation concerning this letter or the addition of the above-referenced product to the PL, please contact Mike Jurkowski at (703) 603-2117.
CP-03-15-10-01 AbilityOne
Special Notice 1/1
3/15/10, 1:46 PM Proposed addition of Pencil, Mechanical to the Procurement List of the Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled.
Added: Apr 24, 2008 7:58 am
This notice DOES NOT constitute a request for information, quote, or proposal for procurement of products or services. It concerns an action which may affect the current procurement of Mechanical Pencils by the Federal Government.
The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is an independent agency of the Federal Government. The Committee, under the authority of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act of 1971, provides employment opportunities for persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities through Federal Government purchases from nonprofit agencies employing such individuals. Those products which are required to be purchased by the Federal Government under the AbilityOne (formerly JWOD) Program are added to the Committee's Procurement List (P/L). You can view the P/L on our website at www.jwod.gov. Once a product is added to the P/L to be performed by a nonprofit agency, it is no longer available to be provided by commercial firms.
The Committee has been asked to consider adding the total Government requirement for the following product to the P/L:
Pencil, Mechanical
7520-00-NIB-1905 - .5 mm, 6 Asst. Translucent Barrel Colors, Latex-free grip and eraser
7520-00-NIB-1906 - .7mm, 6 Asst. Translucent Barrel Colors, Latex-free grip and eraser
7520-00-NIB-1924 - .5mm, Side Advanced, Latex-free grip and eraser, Translucent Smoke Barrel
7520-00-NIB-1925 - .7mm, Side Advanced, Latex-free grip and eraser, Translucent Blue Barrel
7520-00-NIB-1980 - .5mm, Stainless Steel, Antimicrobial Latex-free grip and eraser, Silver with Black accents and grip
7520-00-NIB-1981 - .7mm, Stainless Steel, Antimicrobial Latex-free grip and eraser, Silver with Black accents and grip
The contracting agency involved is the General Services Administration, Region 2, New York, NY.
Before adding a product to the P/L, the Committee considers the potential impact that removal from commercial channels of this product, as well as similar products, would have on the sales of the firms that are currently providing Mechanical Pencils to GSA and the extent to which the potentially affected suppliers are dependent on the income. Stock numbers for similar products are:
BIC Atlantis Mechanical Pencil, 0.5mm - BIC-MPAFG11-BK
BIC Atlantis Mechanical Pencil, 0.7mm BIC-MPAG11-BK; BIC-MPAG21; BIC-MPAGP41;
BIC Velocity Mechanical Pencil, 0.5mm - BIC-MV511-BK; BIC-MV711-BK; BIC-MV7P51-BK
Pilot G-2 Mechanical Pencil, 0.5mm PIL-51014
Plot G-2 Mechanicall Pencil, 0.7mm PILL-51015
Integra Plastic Clip Mechanical Pencil, .5mm - ITA-30081
Integra Plastic Clip Mechanical Pencil, .5mm - ITA-30082
Pentel Quicker Clicker Automatic Pencil, 0.5mm - PEN-PD345A; PEN-PD345BP2K6;
PEN-PD345C; PEN-PD345TA; PEN-PD345TB; PEN-PD345TC; PEN-PD345TD
Pentel Quicker Clicker Automatic Pencil, 0.7mm - PEN-PD347BP2K6; PEN-PD347C
PEN-PD347TB; PEN-PD347TC; PEN-PD347TV
Pentel EnerGize Mechanical Pencil Trim, 0.5 mm - PEN-PL75A; PEN-PL75S; PEN-PL75V
Pentel EnerGize Deluxe Automatic Pencil, 0.5mm - PEN-PL75BP
Zebra M-402 Mechanical Pencil, 0.5 mm - ZEB-59210
Zebra M-301 Mechanical Pencil, 0.5 mm - ZEB-54010; ZEB-54020; ZEB-54011
Pentel EnerGize Mechanical Pencil Trim, 0.7 mm - PEN-PL77A; PEN-PL77S
Pentel EnerGize Deluxe Automatic Pencil, 0.7mm - PEN-PL77BP
In order for the Committee to be able to assess the potential impact on affected companies, it is important that these firms report the following information to the Committee:
1) Total Revenues accrued from all sources for the most recent 12-month time period
2) Revenues accrued by providing Mechanical Pencils to GSA for the same most recent 12-month period
3) The length of time the potentially affected firm has been providing these products to GSA.
The information prescribed above must reach the Committee no later than May 14, 2008 and can be submitted in letter format. If information is not received by the date requested, the Committee could conclude that potentially affected firms have determined that there will be no severe adverse impact should the listed products be added to the P/L.
It is only with this information that the Committee can perform an accurate impact analysis. Your letter can be returned either by mail to the address on this notice or by fax to
(703) 603-0655. You may also provide any other information you deem appropriate. If any of the information you provide is proprietary, please advise us in your reply, and we will ensure that it is safeguarded from disclosure.
When assessing impact on a commercial firm, the Committee takes into account the revenues of the parent, subsidiary, and affiliated corporations as well. If a company is a parent, subsidiary, or affiliated corporation to another corporation, please identify the other corporations to which the company is related, the nature of the relationship, and the other corporations total revenue data.
General information concerning the Committee and its authority can be found in Title 41 United States Code, Sections 46-48c, or Title 41 Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 51. Both of these references can be found on the Committee's website at www.jwod.gov. If you have specific questions or require further explanation concerning this letter or the addition of the above-referenced product to the P/L, please contact Ms. Connie Mehr at (703) 603-2116.
CP-08-04-24 AbilityOne
Cancellation 1/1
4/24/08, 7:58 AM Proposed addition of Pen, Retractable . 7MM Blue (Vista Secure Gel) to the Procurement List of the Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
Added: Jul 23, 2008 8:01 am
This notice DOES NOT constitute a request for information, quote, or proposal for procurement of products or services. It concerns an action which may affect the current procurement of Pen, Retractable .7MM Blue (Vista Secure Gel) by the Federal Government. The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is an independent agency of the Federal Government. The Committee, under the authority of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act of 1971, provides employment opportunities for persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities through Federal Government purchases from nonprofit agencies employing such individuals. Those products which are required to be purchased by the Federal Government under the AbilityOne (formerly JWOD) Program are added to the Committee's Procurement List (P/L). You can view the P/L on our website at www.jwod.gov. Once a product is added to the P/L to be performed by a nonprofit agency, it is no longer available to be provided by commercial firms.The Committee has been asked to consider adding the total Government requirement for the following product to the P/L:7520-00-NIB-1792The contracting agency involved is the General Services Administration, Region 2, New York, NY.Before adding a product to the P/L, the Committee considers the potential impact that removal from commercial channels of this product, as well as similar products, would have on the sales of the firms that are currently providing Pen, Retractable .7MM Blue (Vista Secure Gel) to GSA and the extent to which the potentially affected suppliers are dependent on the income. Similar products are:SAN-33951SAN-45532In order for the Committee to be able to assess the potential impact on affected companies, it is important that these firms report the following information to the Committee:1) Total Revenues accrued from all sources for the most recent 12-month time period2) Revenues accrued by providing Pen, Retractable .7MM Blue (Vista Secure Gel) to GSA for the same most recent 12-month period3) The length of time the potentially affected firm has been providing these products to GSA.The information prescribed above must reach the Committee no later than August 12, 2008 and can be submitted in letter format. If information is not received by the date requested, the Committee could conclude that potentially affected firms have determined that there will be no severe adverse impact should the listed products be added to the P/L.It is only with this information that the Committee can perform an accurate impact analysis. Your letter can be returned either by mail to the address on this notice or by fax to(703) 603-0030. You may also provide any other information you deem appropriate. If any of the information you provide is proprietary, please advise us in your reply, and we will ensure that it is safeguarded from disclosure.When assessing impact on a commercial firm, the Committee takes into account the revenues of the parent, subsidiary, and affiliated corporations as well. If a company is a parent, subsidiary, or affiliated corporation to another corporation, please identify the other corporations to which the company is related, the nature of the relationship, and the other corporations total revenue data.General information concerning the Committee and its authority can be found in Title 41 United States Code, Sections 46-48c, or Title 41 Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 51. Both of these references can be found on the Committee's website at www.jwod.gov. If you have specific questions or require further explanation concerning this letter or the addition of the above-referenced product to the P/L, please contact Mike Jurkowski at (703) 603-2117.
CP-08-23-1 AbilityOne
Special Notice 1/1
7/23/08, 8:01 AM