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 commercial manufacturers of Portable Monitors for 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 Portable Monitors 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 capabilities and features: Capability of clipping two Portable Monitors together for triple screen viewing. Monitors are capable of functioning in four modes: Shared viewing, Portrait, Landscape, Three-screen. Availability of 12.5 and 14” Portable Monitor Flexible viewing angle with 270° rotation for versatility and ergonomic benefit. Plug – Play compatible with Android phone and tablet. Plug – Play compatible with all computer operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome, Android, and NINTENDO Switch and Dex. Slide out function for Monitor(s). Interchangeable, 2-in-1 USB Cable. Limited Warranty. Monitor attachment system accommodates assembly of up to two extra screens to a laptop. Connect to laptop with the 2-in-1 cable. MANUFACTURER Must possess a nationally or industry known brand name that can demonstrate significant appeal through evidence of sales. Assist the Commission’s designated nonprofit agency (NPA) to grow the year over year unit volume of proposed products 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. Enabling the non-profit agency to meet the criteria of the AbilityOne Program to involve value added direct labor such as producing materials, collating components, intermediate kitting and finished good packaging 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 Authorized AbilityOne Distributors and Government customers. 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. Manufacturers’ submissions must demonstrate that proposed products meet the criteria listed above. The deadline for response is April 9, 2021 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-03-08-021-01 Portable Monitors 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.