AbilityOne Recognition Guidance
for the Department of Defense
Criteria for Recognition:
· Awarding a prime contract with an AbilityOne nonprofit agency
· Awarding a subcontract to an AbilityOne nonprofit agency
· Working with the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled to add a good or service to the AbilityOne Procurement List
· Increasing Government Purchase Card procurements by 50%.
· Developing specific AbilityOne Program agency level goals
· Approving acquisition strategies that include participation with the AbilityOne Program
· Including language in solicitations that encourages subcontracting with the AbilityOne Program
How to Submit Nomination for Recognition:
· Submit a nomination email to . The email should include the following information:
o Name of the acquisition official
o Contact information for the acquisition official to include a phone number, email address, and mailing address
o Supervisor and contact information
o Contract number or solicitation number
o Contract award amount
o Award date
o Name of the nonprofit agency
o Identify the good or service being procured
o Procurement List Recommendation (if applicable)
Recognition to be Issued:
· Acquisition official will receive a certificate of appreciation signed by both the Chairperson of the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled and the Director, Defense Procurement, Acquisition Policy, and Strategic Sourcing.
For questions concerning the above, please contact Ms. Stephanie Lesko at 703-603-2146, , or Ms. Susan Pollack at 703-697-8336, .
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