In plain English
The AbilityOne Program is seeking U.S. door hardware manufacturers interested in a co-brand partnership. Products must meet federal and industry standards, and manufacturers must support production by a nonprofit agency employing people who are blind or have severe disabilities. Responses are due November 25, 2026.
About this bid
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 Door Hardware 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 (Door Hardware) must meet and/or exceed FAR and other Federal Government published standards,…
Details
- Solicitation number
- CP-10-27-2026-01
- Agency
- COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 332510 · Hardware Manufacturing
- Classification (PSC)
- 5340
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia
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