SOURCES SOUGHT
62 -- U.S. COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURER OF LED FLASHLIGHTS SOUGHT FOR PARTNERSHIP WITH A SELECTED NONPROFIT AGENCY PARTICIPATING IN THE ABILITYONE PROGRAM
- Notice Date
- 10/3/2007
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 339999
— All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Comm for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Committee for Purchase, Committee for Purchase, 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway Jefferson Plaza #2, Room 10800, Arlington, VA, 22202-3259, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-CP-10-03-1
- Response Due
- 11/3/2007
- Archive Date
- 11/17/2007
- Point of Contact
- Emily Covey, Operations Analyst, Phone (703) 603-2133, Fax (703) 603-0655
- E-Mail Address
-
ecovey@jwod.gov
- Description
- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (Committee), the Federal agency that oversees the AbilityOne formerly Javits-Wagner-.O Day (JWOD) Program, is seeking a U.S. commercial LED flashlight product line to partner with a selected nonprofit agency to furnish such products to the Federal Government under the AbilityOne (JWOD) Program. The products described must meet and/or exceed the FAR and other published Federal standards, including Executive Orders and applicable agency-unique requirements. To be considered for this commercial partner opportunity, the following criteria, at a minimum, must also be met: 1) Possession of a nationally known brand name that can be demonstrated to have significant appeal through evidence of substantial sales. 2) Willingness to enter into a multi-year agreement, which includes technical assistance, with a nonprofit agency that meets the criteria of the AbilityOne Program to manufacture (in whole or in part), package, and distribute the products in question thereby creating employment for people who are blind or severely disabled. 3) Commitment to working with the AbilityOne team to market the products to Government customers under the AbilityOne Program. 4) Willingness to work with the nonprofit agency, NIB and the Committee to ensure that the products' price to end-users is a fair and reasonable price. Additionally, the partnership shall meet the following project specific criteria (appear in order of importance; proposals should address each criteria): 1) Willingness to establish a collaborative manufacturing process which allows for value added tasks to be performed by individuals who are blind or visually impaired through the AbilityOne Program. a) United States made flashlight component parts for assembly and packaging; b) patented technology; c) recycled packaging with optional versions; d) display racks for promotional services; e) designed header cards for key marketing needs; f) private labeling with customized molds and laser engraved name; g) part design and prototyping; and h) promotional programs and ongoing technical support. Respondents are encouraged to submit other collaborative manufacturing process scenarios, which allow for value added tasks to be performed by individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Proposals can include multiple collaborative manufacturing scenarios. Proposals that maximize employment for individuals that are blind or visually impaired will be given preference. Manufacturers' submissions shall indicate what functions the nonprofit agency's employees would perform. 2) Performance history during the past 24 months (commercial and Government). Past performance is defined as the manufacturer?s record of conforming to standards of good workmanship; adherence to delivery schedules; reputation for reasonable and cooperative behavior; commitment to customer satisfaction; and an overall business-like concern for the interests of the customer. Past performance will be used to determine whether the manufacturer has consistently demonstrated a commitment to customer satisfaction and to timely delivery of quality goods at fair and reasonable prices. 3) Past experience with a same or similar co-branding partnership. Proposals should include description of partnership; timeframe; partner diversity (small business, minority owned business, etc.); and results. 4) Past experience in Government sales of LED flashlight line. 5) Geographical location(s). 6) Manufacturers submission shall include their additional requirements for the nonprofit agency such as quality systems/certifications, proprietary information/non-disclosure agreements; defect liability; product recall; etc. 7) Willingness to work with the selected nonprofit agency, NIB or NISH and the Committee to ensure that the products? price to end-users is a fair and reasonable price. 8) Manufacturers? submissions must demonstrate that the specific products meet the various criteria, as well as indicate what functions the nonprofit agency?s employees would perform. Submission should recommend ways to maximize the employment for people who are blind or severely disabled in the fulfillment of the products. The deadline for response is November 3, 2007.
- Place of Performance
- Address: 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway Jefferson Plaza #2, Room 10800, Arlington, VA
- Zip Code: 22202-3259
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 22202-3259
- Record
- SN01427501-W 20071005/071003223058 (fbodaily.com)
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