Join us in making a difference by pledging with AbilityOne as encouraged by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy [PDF]. Pledge to increase your agency’s spending on AbilityOne products and services. Your pledge motivates the AbilityOne Program to broaden its reach into new markets, especially professional services, where the talents of college-educated individuals with disabilities who are seeking meaningful employment can truly make a difference. Support the AbilityOne program and contribute to fostering a society where everyone can thrive.
Steps to make a pledge
Here’s a simple guide for federal buyers:
Integrate AbilityOne goals
Allocate a percentage of your agency’s contract spending. Align your agency’s procurement strategy with the overarching goals of the AbilityOne Program.
Document pledge percentage
Clearly specify and document the pledge in official procurement documents.
Engage with your ABOR team
Collaborate with your agency’s ABOR team for alignment and guidance.
Monitor and report progress
Regularly monitor your agency’s contract spending to ensure alignment with the pledged percentage, reporting to the U.S. AbilityOne Commission and other stakeholders as required.
Connect with GSA AbilityOne Representatives — your partners for change
Our AbilityOne Representatives, or ABOR Team, are instrumental in creating a more inclusive workforce and enhancing the AbilityOne Program. They raise awareness about the program, advocate for mandatory source contracting, and collaborate closely with acquisition teams. Their ongoing feedback to the U.S. AbilityOne Commission continues to improve the program’s impact, making agencies with ABOR programs more successful in promoting employment for people with disabilities in the federal marketplace.
GSA ABORs are your allies in driving positive change. Here’s how we can assist you:
- Understand the ins and outs of the AbilityOne Program.
- Explain how your agency can establish its own ABOR program.
- Explain how GSA uses its procurement authority, including Senior Procurement Executive authority and any statutory authority, to support the AbilityOne Program.
- Share engagement and training opportunities.
- Advocate for effective contracting strategies, such as streamlining subcontracting data into one unified system.
- Learn how to track your agency’s AbilityOne spending. Identify best practices.
- Tackle performance issues with vendors.
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