2009 Recovery Act and the AbilityOne Program
On February 18, 2009 the Office of Management and Budget released Guidance to federal departments and agencies for implementing the Recovery Act of 2009. The guidance suggests that agencies and departments look at the AbilityOne Program for procurement opportunities.
Specifically the Guidance states:
(7) Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46-48c) – AbilityOne
To maximize participation of Americans who are blind or severely disabled in our economic recovery, agencies must continue to purchase required goods and services on the Procurement List maintained by the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, which are produced or provided by qualified nonprofit agencies employing such individuals.
