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Sources Sought for Co-Brand Agreement for Label Printers and Shipping Scale
Contact and place of performance
Jim Seymour
Washington, DC 20024
USA
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 (note: no distributors; manufacturers of component parts only) to help sustain and expand the product offering of labeling equipment, includ...
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Manufacturers’ submissions must demonstrate that proposed products meet the criteria listed above, as well as indicate what functions the nonprofit agency’s employees would perform.
The deadline for response is 6/24/2026.
The written, electronic responses should be directed to the contact listed in this Notice.
Questions should be directed by email to [email protected]. The subject line should begin with ‘Question: Sources Sought CP-05-26-2026-01 Label Printers and Shipping Scale’
Information regarding the Commission can be found at www.abilityone.gov. Specific information regarding co-brand agreements can be found by navigating the top left corner of the website. Mouse over Laws, Regulations, and Policy and select Policy Memoranda. Select Operation Memoranda, then select Memorandum Number 22.
National Industries for the Blind, acting as a designated central nonprofit agency for the U.S. AbilityOne Commission, is seeking partnerships with U.S. commercial manufacturers for a co-brand agreement under solicitation CP-05-26-2026-01. The primary purpose of this initiative is to expand the offering of labeling equipment on the AbilityOne Procurement List to sustain and create employment for individuals who are blind or severely disabled. The scope includes various products such as handheld portable label printers, industrial printers compatible with nylon and vinyl labels, desktop roll label printers, and shipping scales with a 25-pound capacity. Manufacturers must provide thermal printing technology, standalone or computer-connectable equipment, and rechargeable lithium-ion battery capabilities while meeting all Federal Acquisition Regulation and industry performance standards.
The successful manufacturer must possess a nationally recognized brand name and be willing to enter into a multi-year agreement that includes technical field support and the delivery of bulk materials. This arrangement allows a designated nonprofit agency to perform material conversion, assembly, and packaging, thereby fulfilling AbilityOne Program employment criteria. Interested manufacturers are expected to demonstrate a commitment to marketing these products to federal customers and ensuring fair and reasonable pricing for end-users. Submissions must detail the specific functions to be performed by nonprofit agency employees and evidence of the manufacturer’s commercial sales appeal.
This requirement is classified under NAICS 339940 Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing and PSC 7490 MISCELLANEOUS OFFICE MACHINES. There is no set-aside for this notice, recorded as NONE; NONE. The primary place of performance is Washington, DC, and electronic responses are due to Jim Seymour by June 24, 2026.
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