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 Calcium Line and Rust Remover 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 Calcium Lime and Rust Remover 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
6850-01-628-4769
Calcium, Lime, and Rust cleaner and remover. Cleans and dissolves tough calcium and lime deposits and surface rust stains from: tubs, toilet bowls, sinks, glass, chrome, fiberglass, stainless steel, coffeemakers, humidifiers, dishwashers, washing machines, and shower heads. UOI is BX. BX = (4) 1 gallon bottles.
6850-01-628-4767
Calcium, Lime, and Rust cleaner and remover. Cleans and dissolves tough calcium and lime deposits and surface rust stains from: tubs, toilet bowls, sinks, glass, chrome, fiberglass, stainless steel, coffeemakers, humidifiers, dishwashers, washing machines, and shower heads. UOI is BX. BX = (12) 28 oz. bottles.
6850-01-560-6131
Calcium, Lime, and Rust cleaner and remover. Cleans and dissolves tough calcium and lime deposits and surface rust stains from: tubs, toilet bowls, sinks, glass, chrome, fiberglass, stainless steel, coffeemakers, humidifiers, dishwashers, washing machines, and shower heads. UOI is CO. CO = 5 gallons.
2. Product features:
3. Meet and/or exceed FAR and other Federal Government published standards, Executive Orders and Federal Agency requirements.
4. The product must meet industry performance specifications and standards for construction, performance, sustainability and reliability.
5. Be manufactured and lab tested, certified and customer tested to be effective according to their purpose, have current Material Safety Data sheets if necessary, and meet certifications with corresponding documentation designated by customers.
6. Meet industry performance specifications and standards for construction, performance, sustainability and reliability.
MANUFACTURER
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 February 3, 2024.
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-01-02-24-01 Calcium Lime and Rust Remover'.
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.