Economic Recovery Act

On February 18, 2009 the Office of Management and Budget released Guidance (PDF) 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, page 40 of 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.