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Agenda AbilityOne Program History of National Industries for the Blind Lines of Business Capabilities Benefits AbilityOne Program Originated through federal legislation passed in 1938 and amended in 1971 as the JavitsWagner-O’Day Act (JWOD) Establishes employment opportunities for people who are blind or have other severe disabilities Creates jobs through the sale of products and services to the federal government AbilityOne Program “While I recognize that we are the largest AbilityOne customer, we have the responsibility and tremendous opportunity to increase employment for this community by procuring more quality goods and services from the AbilityOne Program. I urge all contracting officials to make a personal commitment to consider, when appropriate, the AbilityOne Program in fulfilling procurement needs.” Shay D. Assad Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Director, Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy U.S. Department of Defense August 27, 2008 The NIB Mission To enhance the opportunities for economic and personal independence of persons who are blind, primarily through creating, sustaining and improving employment. NIB History Established in 1938 as a not-for-profit corporation to create, sustain and improve employment opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired Works with over 80 associated agencies across the country to develop business opportunities in the federal, state and commercial marketplace Serves as the largest program responsible for the employment of Americans who are blind NIB Associated Agencies NIB Lines of Business Commodity Products Niche Products Textile Products Service Solutions Capabilities Packaging Assembling Injection Molding Manufacturing Machining Distribution Services Benefits from Partnering with NIB Experienced and qualified industrial base Extensive experience with the Federal Government including the military Professionally managed ISO 9001 certified or equivalent mitigates supplier risk Extensive national geographical network with significant similarities Authorization to Contract with AbilityOne CFR 51-5 (51-5.1) – Encourages contracting activities to set aside products and services FAR 8.7 – Provides justification to sole source commodities and services to the AbilityOne Program Public Law 108-87 – Allows a business to receive credit toward meeting small business subcontracting goals when purchased from qualified nonprofit agencies for the blind in support of DoD contracts Questions? Contact Information Tom Black Niche Product Development Manager Office: (321) 255-3823 Cell: (703) 209-7148 Email: [email protected]