Federal Contracting

AbilityOne

The AbilityOne Program (formerly Javits-Wagner-O'Day or JWOD) provides employment opportunities for people who are blind or have other severe disabilities in the manufacture and delivery of products and services to the federal government.

Affirmative Action Guidelines for Federal Contractors Regarding Individuals with Disabilities

Fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs regarding the general provisions under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as it relates to federal contractors employing individuals with disabilities.

Compliance Assistance for Federal Contractors

Information to assist companies doing business with the federal government in complying with their contractual obligations to provide equal employment opportunity and to develop positive programs to recruit, hire and promote workers who traditionally have been discriminated against in the job market, including minorities, women, persons with disabilities and Vietnam era and special disabled veterans.

Compliance Assistance for the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 503

Links to information on Section 503, including basic information, fact sheets, e-tools and applicable laws and regulations.

Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs

Home page of the Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

FedBizOpps.gov

A point-of-entry for federal government procurement opportunities worth more than $25,000, where government buyers publicize their business opportunities and commercial vendors can search, monitor and pursue federal contracts.

Jobs for Veterans Act Web Site

Provides specific guidance to state and local workforce areas; private, national and/or pilot/demonstration operators of employment and training programs funded by the Department of Labor; and other grantees. For questions regarding eligibility, benefits or services for veterans, please visit the Web site of your local One-Stop Career Center.

Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs

The U.S. Department of Labor office works with employers to ensure they comply with nondiscrimination and affirmative action laws and regulations when doing business with the federal government.

Providing Opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran Businesses to Increase Their Federal Contracting & Subcontracting

Text of a Presidential Executive Order regarding federal contracting for service-disabled veteran businesses.
  • The White House
  • USA.gov: The U.S. government's official web portal.

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