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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.
The U.S. AbilityOne Commission and National Industries for the Blind (NIB) are seeking potential partnerships with U.S. commercial manufacturers for a co-brand agreement involving labeling equipment and shipping scales. This sources sought notice, identified by solicitation number CP-05-26-2026-01, aims to sustain and expand product offerings on the AbilityOne Procurement List to create employment for individuals who are blind or severely disabled. The required equipment includes handheld portable rechargeable label printers, industrial label printers compatible with nylon and vinyl labels, desktop roll label printers, and shipping scales with a 25-pound capacity. Eligible manufacturers must possess a recognized brand name and be willing to provide bulk materials, technical field support, and production assistance to a designated nonprofit agency.
This requirement is categorized under NAICS code 339940, Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing, and PSC 7490, Miscellaneous Office Machines. There is no set-aside assigned to this notice (NONE; NONE). Products must meet thermal printing capabilities, stand-alone or computer-connected operation, and industry performance standards for construction and sustainability. Manufacturers must also demonstrate a commitment to marketing to federal customers and ensuring fair and reasonable pricing for end-users. The proposed partnership requires the manufacturer to enable the nonprofit agency to perform material conversion, assembly, and packaging tasks.
Responses to this notice are due by June 24, 2026, and should be directed to Jim Seymour at NIB. Performance will take place in Washington, DC, for the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. Submissions must demonstrate how the proposed products meet specific technical criteria and detail the functions to be performed by the nonprofit agency’s employees. The solicitation involves a multi-year agreement structure to ensure on-time delivery and ongoing support for the AbilityOne Program.
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