Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind Or Severely Disabled

Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind Or Severely Disabled

Close: Jun 24, 2026

The U.S. AbilityOne Commission is soliciting manufacturers to partner on a co-brand agreement to add Hydration System, MOLLE, CBRN and related components to the AbilityOne Procurement List. The initiative aims to create employment for people who are blind or severely disabled by partnering with commercial manufacturers who can provide technical assistance and materials. Responses are part of a market research effort to identify capable manufacturers who meet specific purchase descriptions and quality assurance requirements.

Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind Or Severely Disabled

Close: Feb 6, 2026

On behalf of the AbilityOne Commission, National Industries for the Blind (NIB) is seeking commercial manufacturers to partner on co-brand agreements for floor stripper, floor finish remover, and floor finishes that meet federal standards and sustainability requirements. The notice requests information about manufacturers’ products, certifications (e.g., USDA BioPreferred, EPA Safer Choice/Green Seal), manufacturing capacity, and willingness to enter multi-year agreements and support AbilityOne conversion/packaging. Responses are due by the stated deadline and should be directed to the contact provided (rhill@nib.org).