Sources Sought for Co-Brand Agreement for Label Printers and Shipping Scale
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. AbilityOne Commission, through National Industries for the Blind (NIB), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify U.S. commercial manufacturers for a co-brand agreement for labeling equipment, specifically label printers and a shipping scale. The primary objective is to expand product offerings on the AbilityOne Procurement List, thereby sustaining and creating employment for people who are blind or severely disabled. Responses are due June 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Sources Sought seeks manufacturers of various labeling equipment, including:
- Handheld, portable, rechargeable label printers compatible with cassette, nylon, and vinyl labels.
- Desktop label printers compatible with roll labels.
- Shipping scale with a 25-lb. capacity.
- Products must meet or exceed FAR and federal standards, industry performance specifications, and be certified.
Manufacturers must:
- Possess a nationally or industry-known brand with significant sales evidence.
- Demonstrate how they will assist the designated nonprofit agency (NPA) in expanding its labeling equipment line and increasing blind work hours, while minimizing NPA expansion costs.
- Be willing to deliver bulk materials to the NPA to ensure on-time deliveries.
- Enter into a multi-year agreement for ongoing technical/production assistance and factory-trained field support.
- Commit to working with the AbilityOne Program to market products to Government customers, with preference for those with dedicated Federal Government sales teams.
- Be willing to ensure fair and reasonable pricing to end-users.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Purpose: Identify potential partners for a co-brand agreement.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: June 24, 2026
- Published: May 26, 2026
Evaluation
Manufacturers’ submissions must demonstrate that proposed products meet the listed criteria and indicate what functions the nonprofit agency’s employees would perform. This notice is for planning purposes and does not guarantee a future solicitation.
Additional Notes
Questions should be directed via email to jseymour@nib.org with the subject line 'Question: Sources Sought CP-05-26-2026-01 Label Printers and Shipping Scale'. Further information on co-brand agreements can be found on www.abilityone.gov under Policy Memoranda, Operation Memorandum Number 22.