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Kim Zeich, Director, Program Operations, Committee for Purchase, and

AbilityOne Contracting Update and Best Practices. Kim Zeich, Director, Program Operations, Committee for Purchase, and Dave Theimer, Assistant VP, Marketing, NISH Date Monday, August 4, 2008 Time 3:10 – 4:10pm. AbilityOne Program Mission.

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Kim Zeich, Director, Program Operations, Committee for Purchase, and

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  1. AbilityOne Contracting Update and Best Practices Kim Zeich, Director, Program Operations, Committee for Purchase, and Dave Theimer, Assistant VP, Marketing, NISH Date Monday, August 4, 2008 Time 3:10 – 4:10pm.

  2. AbilityOne Program Mission Provide employment opportunities for people who are blind or have other severe disabilities in the manufacture and delivery of products and services to the federal government. AbilityOne is Smart Business

  3. Why is This Important? • Over 17 million working-age adults are blind or severely disabled • Only 38% of this population is employed • AbilityOne serves people who cannot obtain or maintain employment on their own • AbilityOne is the single largest employer of Americans who are blind or have other severe disabilities in the nation • AbilityOne helps people help themselves – jobs = independence and dignity

  4. Organization Chart

  5. Committee Responsibilities • Determine Which Items to Add to theProcurement List • Determine the Fair Market Price • Set Policies and Provide Guidance for the AbilityOne Program • Assist in Educating Federal Agencies about the AbilityOne Program

  6. New Executive Director Tina Ballard became Executive Director of the Committee staff on March 3, 2008. Previously Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Policy and Procurement), she brings vast leadership experience in global programs, acquisition and organizational development. Ms. Ballard will reach out to senior DOD executives and industry leaders to seek advice and commitment to help us grow jobs in the AbilityOne Program.

  7. The 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: www.abilityone.gov

  8. Procurement List Standards • Additions meet the Committee’s Suitability Criteria • Demonstrate potential to create employment • Qualified NPA capable of meeting quality and delivery standards • No severe impact on current provider • Offered at a Fair Market Price • Deliberative Committee decision via public rulemaking process

  9. Examples of Products

  10. Examples of Services • 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/Distrib • TeleServices (call centers, customer service, hot lines, etc.) • Healthcare Environmental Services

  11. “Fair Market Price” Procedures emphasize negotiation and price analysis Shay Asaad’s commitment to double DOD’s AbilityOne business in 5 years Plans to recognize top 10 industry customers of AbilityOne Program DOD prime contractors may count subcontracts with AbilityOne nonprofits toward small business subcontracting plans Contracting Updates

  12. Quality Services & Products Fair Market Prices Long Term Partnerships/Relationships Ease of Contract Award and Administration In Step with Acquisition Streamlining Break to Taxpayers (Convert Tax Users Into Taxpayers) Reduced Entitlements New Taxpayers AbilityOne is Smart Business

  13. NISH/NIB assist with SOW/PWS …We can write the SOW and provide to functional manager PBSA Training & Implementation …We can design & negotiate performance standards Price to Budget (Design-to-Cost) …We can develop a series of proposals that reflect your levels of funding + or - NISH/NIB – Contract Management Support (FAR Part42) …We can provide effective post award contract administration – closed loop “Q” Effective Teaming Full & Open Discussions Mission Focused Service Providers No Cost – No Obligation Proposals …Can be used as “Market Research” or “IGE” if you decide not to go AbilityOne Provide innovative, timely and cost effective acquisition/business solutions for the Federal Customer. Program Management Support

  14. Facilities Management Solutions • AbilityOne providers are now involved in more • complex facilities management solutions for • several Federal customers including Ft. Bliss • in TX, Travis AFB in CA, NASA’s Dryden • Flight Research Center, NAVFAC Midwest, • and many more. • Nonprofit Agencies are providing complete • facility services to include management of • mechanical, HVAC, construction, painting, • plumbing, security. • Consolidated facilities management solutions • through AbilityOne offer great cost savings • and simplified contract management.

  15. Questions?

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