Can contracting activities request that “one-time requirements” be designated for nonprofit agencies?
Products and services produced under the AbilityOne Program are generally ones for which a continuing need exists. These projects allow uninterrupted employment for people who are blind or have other severe disabilities. However, the Committee recognizes that although “one-time requirements” do not offer long-term stable employment opportunities, they often serve as useful training vehicles. For this reason, the Committee will sometimes consider “one-time requirements.” A stipulation for such consideration is that the project should generate enough work years (normally at least ten) of direct labor to make the addition worthwhile. Federal personnel should contact the Committee, NIB or NISH to explore the feasibility of proposing a particular one-time requirement for addition to the Procurement List.
Products and services produced under the JWOD Program are generally ones for which a continuing need exists. These projects allow uninterrupted employment for people who are blind or have other severe disabilities. However, the Committee recognizes that although “one-time requirements” do not offer long-term stable employment opportunities, they often serve as useful training vehicles. For this reason, the Committee will sometimes consider “one-time requirements.” A stipulation for such consideration is that the project should generate enough work years (normally at least ten) of direct labor to make the addition worthwhile. Federal personnel should contact the Committee, NIB or NISH to explore the feasibility of proposing a particular one-time requirement for addition to the Procurement List.
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- Can contracting activities request that a "one-time requirements" be designated for nonprofit agencies?
- Can contracting activities request that "one-time requirements" be designated for nonprofit agencies?
