Sources Sought for Co-Brand Agreement for Hydration System and Components, MOLLE, CBRNview on SAM.gov

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 Hydration System, MOLLE, CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, Nuclear) and Hydration System, Components, Training Kit, 4PC 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 Hydration System, MOLLE, CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, Nuclear) and Hydration System, Components, Training Kit, 4PC 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 Product must meet all requirements of the purchase description GL-PD-15-03 and the quality assurance test and inspection plan GL-QATIP-MPHS-01F Meet and/or exceed FAR and other Federal Government published standards, Executive Orders and Federal Agency requirements. The product must meet industry performance specifications and standards for construction, performance, sustainability and reliability. 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. Meet industry performance specifications and standards for construction, performance, sustainability and reliability. MANUFACTURER Manufacturer must identify, qualify, and manage suppliers and their compliant material to ensure adherence to all component and end item requirements. Must possess a nationally or industry known brand name that can demonstrate significant appeal through evidence of substantial sales. Demonstrate how it will assist the Commission's designated nonprofit agency (NPA) to expand its line of Hydration System, MOLLE, CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, Nuclear) and Hydration System, Components, Training Kit, 4PC, thus increasing blind work hours, while keeping expansion costs to the NPA at a minimum. Willing to deliver bulk materials to the non-profit agency to assure the agency of on-time deliveries to federal government customer(s). Willing to enter into a multi-year agreement to include: On-going technical and production assistance. The necessary factory trained technical field support Enabling the non-profit agency to meet the criteria of the AbilityOne Program to convert material, fill containers, label, assemble and package the products thereby creating employment for people who are blind or severely disabled. Demonstrate a commitment to working with the AbilityOne Prog…