AbilityOne Program Overview. Presented by Harlan Erker Manager, Base Supply Center Program GSA SmartPay Conference 2012

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2 AbilityOne Program Overview Presented by Harlan Erker Manager, Base Supply Center Program GSA SmartPay Conference

3 Program Mission Provide employment opportunities for people who are blind or have other severe disabilities in the manufacturing and delivery of products and the provision of services required by Federal customers 3

4 Organizational Chart President of the United States Committee Members DOC DOD Air Force Army Navy DOJ DOL ED GSA USDA VA Citizen Citizen Citizen Citizen Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled Chairperson National Industries For the Blind (NIB) Nonprofit Agencies employing persons who are blind NISH Nonprofit Agencies employing persons with severe disabilities Congress Legal Authority 4

5 US AbilityOne Commission Staff Responsibilities Establishing strategic direction for program Creating/Maintaining Procurement List Setting and revising Fair Market Prices Designating Central Nonprofit Agencies (CNAs) Making rules and regulations necessary to administer the Javits-Wagner-O Day Act Assisting Federal customers increase their purchases under the program 5

6 NIB/NISH Responsibilities Oversee and assure nonprofit agency (NPA) contract compliance Solve problems; single point of contact for complaints or delivery issues Help educate customers Represent NPAs to the Committee Evaluate and report NPA qualifications and capabilities to the Committee Recommend suitable additions to the list including the initial fair market price 6

7 The AbilityOne Program The AbilityOne Program is the outcome of federal legislation originally passed in 1938 and amended in 1971 as the Javits-Wagner-O Day Act (JWOD) The Program establishes employment opportunities for people who are blind or have other severe disabilities Jobs are created through the sale of products and services to the federal government 7

8 AbilityOne is a Win-Win The AbilityOne Program is a successful public-private partnership between the federal government and the private sector. People who are blind or visually impaired and become employed through the AbilityOne Program are able to reduce or eliminate federal disability insurance and contribute to the economy as taxpaying citizens. By utilizing nonprofit agencies to manufacture goods and provide services, the federal government and U.S. military receive high-quality products and services at a fair market price. 8

9 Non-Profit Associated Agency Responsibilities Manufacture and deliver products or perform services as assigned by the CNA Meet qualification for participation 75% of direct labor hour performed by people who are blind or severely disabled Net income cannot benefit individual shareholder or other individual Maintaining qualifications to continue to participate Meet other requirements of Federal contractors 9

10 Why is the AbilityOne Program Important Over 18 million working-age adults are blind or severely disabled. Over 70% of this population is not employed The AbilityOne Program serves people who may otherwise have difficulty obtaining or maintaining employment The AbilityOne Program is the single largest employer of Americans who are blind or have other severe disabilities 10

11 Customer Focus Federal Government is the AbilityOne Customer The AbilityOne Team must balance the needs of the Government and the employment needs of people who are blind or have other severe disabilities Preferred Source vs. Mandatory Source Provide Solutions 11

12 Benefits to Government Customers Quality products and services, on-time delivery Fair market prices, best value procurement National network of solutions providers Long-term relationships Moral satisfaction in helping people to help themselves 12

13 Program Offerings Wide range of employment opportunities Long-term work experience Marketable job skills Equitable wages and benefits, plus a chance to advance A measure of independence 13

14 AbilityOne Program Products and Services Offering 14

15 What Products Can I Buy? Chemical Supplies Cleaning Products Clocks Clothing Computer Accessories Disposable Paper Products Furniture Kitchen & Break Room Supplies Mattress & Bedding Medical Supplies Military/Combat Clothing Office Supplies Paint & Accessories Personal Care & Safety Picture Frames Safety & Maintenance Items Shipping & Packaging Supplies Writing Instruments 15

16 Office and Cleaning Supplies 16

17 Environmentally Sustainable Products Biodegradable paper cups Process Chlorine Free (PCF) office paper Pens made from recycled materials Disposable cutlery Environmental cleaning agents 17

18 Custom Products Awards and recognition items Plaques Pen sets Clocks Military picture frames Stamps 18

19 Safety, Maintenance, and Personal Care Items First aid kits Fire hoses Flashlights Gloves Nonskid deck covering Traffic safety clothing items 19

20 Government Unique/Niche Items Military Police Belts Gloves for the TSA and VA Services Dress and Battle Clothing Slacks Trousers Shirts BDUs. ACU s, ABU s Food Military ration components Bakery mix and cake mixes 20

21 Micro Purchase Limits Is AbilityOne still a required source if I only buy small amounts with my purchase card? Yes, the AbilityOne Program is applicable at any dollar amount No exemptions for micro-purchases 21

22 How To Purchase AbilityOne Commodity Items GSA Global Supply GSA Advantage! DoD EMALL Multiple Award Schedule Holders - Authorized AbilityOne Distributors Base Supply Centers 22

23 AbilityOne Procurement List Official list of all AbilityOne items Maintained by the Committee for Purchase Identifies name and National Stock Number (NSN) or commercial name for each product Access the list: 23

24 What Services Are Available? Admin support Braille production Facilities Management Food service Grounds maintenance Secure Document Services which includes: -- Document Mgmt. -- Secure Mailroom services -- Secure Documentation -- Destruction Janitorial/custodial Laundry Order Processing Recycling Fleet Management & Maintenance Warehousing/Distribution TeleServices (call centers, customer service, hot lines, etc.) Healthcare Environmental Services 24

25 How Do I Purchase AbilityOne Service? Services are specific to the customer and location(s) added to the Procurement List Standard procurement process with certain exceptions Nonprofit agencies follow the Performance Work Statement (PWS). If additional services are needed outside of the scope of the Procurement List, must add new work to the Procurement List 25

26 Customer Satisfaction Customer satisfaction is the key to keeping people employed, so Performance + Value = Customer Satisfaction = Jobs 26

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28 Contact Information Harlan Erker Manager, Base Supply Center Program