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 of Griddle Cleaning Kits and Assembly Accessories for the purpose of providing employment for people who are blind or severely disabled. If successful, the result will be the addition of the product(s) to the AbilityOne Procurement List (PL) under a co-brand agreement between the manufacturer and the AbilityOne Program, and its registered brands. The Griddle Cleaning Kit and Accessories must meet and/or exceed FAR and other Federal Government published standards, Executive Orders and Federal Agency requirements. At a minimum, the following criteria must be met: PRODUCT Must contain the following product assortment of Pads, Holder, Cleaners and Squeegee; Squeegee and Pad Holder made of light weight durable aluminum in order to give long in use service Pad Holder must be able to grip and hold a scouring pad on a heated surface to ensure full cleaning quality Squeegee must be heat resistant and be able to clean a heated griddle surface Griddle pad must be heat resistant and heat tolerant and able to deliver a completely clean griddle surface Cleaning solution for griddle cleaning system must loosen and lift carbonized grease and food upon contact on a hot griddle for easy removal and is safe for use on food contact surfaces. List of NSNs and descriptions 7930-01-487-6099: Griddle Cleaning Starter Kit. Each kit contains 10 packets of Clean Liquid, one Multi-Purpose Pad Holder, 10 Griddle Polishing Pads and one Squeegee. 7930-01-487-6098: Griddle Liquid (3.2 oz. packets). A powerful griddle cleaning liquid that is safe on food contact surfaces. 7930-01-487-5022: Griddle Liquid (3.2 oz. packets). A powerful griddle cleaning liquid that is safe on food contact surfaces. 7930-01-488-5450: Griddle Liquid (quart bottles). A powerful griddle cleaning liquid that is safe on food contact surfaces. 7920-00-891-7537: Griddle pads 7920-01-487-5024: Replacement Squeegee. (7" inch blade with a 12" handle). 7920-01-487-5023: Multi-Purpose Pad Holder. The 12", 45 degree handle is designed for ease of use and a variety of pads. 2. Product must meet Federal regulatory compliance where required: FDA authorized production facility USDA Bio preferred certified products MANUFACTURER Must possess a nationally or industry known brand name that can demonstrate significant appeal through evidence of substantial sales. Demonstrate how it will assist the Commission’s designated nonprofit agency (NPA) to expand the marketing outreach and in user support, thus increasing blind work hours, while keeping expansion costs to the NPA at a minimum. Willing to deliver bulk materials to the non-profit agency to assure the agency of on-time deliveries to federal government customer(s). Willing to enter into a multi-year agreement to include: On-going technical and production assistance. The necessary factory trained technical field support Enabling the non-profit agency to meet the criteria of the AbilityOne Program to convert material, fill containers, label, assemble and package the products thereby creating employment for people who are blind or severely disabled. Demonstrate a commitment to working with the AbilityOne Program to market the product(s) solicited herein to Government customers. Preference is given to manufacturers who have a dedicated team for Federal Government sales and marketing. Be willing to work with the NPA, NIB, and AbilityOne to ensure that the price to the end-users is a fair and reasonable price. Please also see Notice CP-08-29-22-01 and CP-08-29-22-03. Respondents must bid on all three (3) requirements. 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 September 30, 2022. 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-08-29-22-02 Grill Cleaning Accessories' 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.