The AbilityOne Program
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20405, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The General Services Administration (GSA), through its Office of Small Business (OSB), has published a Special Notice announcing a Monthly OSB National Training (MONT) webinar focused on The AbilityOne Program. This training event is designed to introduce small businesses to the AbilityOne Program as a viable pathway for expanding their participation in federal contracting opportunities. The webinar will be conducted online and is hosted jointly by OSB and the U.S. AbilityOne Commission. Registration is required to participate, and the event is scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. The training will feature expert speakers from the AbilityOne Commission, SourceAmerica, and the National Industries for the Blind (NIB). This initiative reflects GSA's commitment to promoting small business access to federal procurement opportunities and ensuring meaningful participation across the federal acquisition framework.
The webinar's primary objective is to provide small businesses with a comprehensive overview of the AbilityOne Program, including its history, statutory authority, and operational structure within federal acquisitions. Key learning objectives cover the AbilityOne program fundamentals, its functionality within federal procurement processes, and the critical role of Central Nonprofit Agencies (CNAs) in supporting program participation. The training will include practical guidance from CNAs on how businesses can engage with and support AbilityOne requirements, with particular emphasis on subcontracting opportunities and alternative pathways for program participation. While there are no specific eligibility restrictions mentioned, the webinar is targeted toward small businesses seeking to expand their federal contracting capabilities. Small businesses interested in attending must register by the May 7, 2026 deadline, after which they will receive confirmation details for accessing the online meeting.
Notice text
Join OSB and the US AbilityOne Commission for the Monthly OSB National Training (MONT) for an overview of “The AbilityOne Program.” This webinar introduces small businesses to the AbilityOne Program as a pathway to expand participation in federal contracting.
This webinar will provide a concise overview of the Program’s history, statutory authority, and structure, providing context for how it operates within the federal acquisition framework. Following, Central Nonprofit Agencies (CNAs) will offer practical guidance on how businesses can engage with and support AbilityOne requirements, with a focus on subcontracting opportunities and additional avenues for participation within the program.
Learning Objectives:
- AbilityOne program overview
- Functionality within federal acquisitions
- Role and support of Central Nonprofit Agencies
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM ET in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Location: Online (Registration required)
Speakers:
Rosa Criggedorn: Program Manager and Chief Data Officer (CDO), AbilityOne
Lawrence Adkins: Senior Director, Strategy & Partnerships, SourceAmerica
James Bean: Director, Business Development, National Industries for the Blind (NIB)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
About OSB: OSB has nationwide responsibility for GSA’s small business programs and is the chief advocate for small and disadvantaged businesses. OSB collaborates with GSA mission delivery and support offices to meet and exceed statutory prime and subcontracting small business and socio-economic small business goals. OSB promotes small business access to GSA’s nationwide procurement opportunities, ensures small business participation, and provides training.
To learn about upcoming training opportunities and access additional resources, visit our Small Business Resources page.
Follow us on X @GSAOSDBU, LinkedIn GSAOSDBU, visit www.gsa.gov/small-business, or contact an OSB small business specialist.
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