The Department of Defense is the leading customer of the AbilityOne Program and, through contracts with AbilityOne companies, employs nearly 35,000 individuals who are blind or have significant disabilities. The contracting workforce supports this mission through the procurement of AbilityOne products and services in compliance with FAR subpart 8.7. AbilityOne employees are a vital segment of the total force and proudly contribute to military readiness in many ways to include manufacturing office products used Department-wide, producing combat uniforms worn by our Armed Forces, operating 150 Base Supply Centers, providing award-winning food services at base installation dining facilities, and performing contract closeout services. By contracting with the AbilityOne nonprofit agencies, veterans and individuals who are blind or have significant disabilities have a greater opportunity to work, lead independent lives, serve in communities, and contribute to the strength of our Nation’s economy.
2023 National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the AbilityOne® Program
Principal Director, DPC
September 29, 2023
Contracting with the AbilityOne Program
Director, DPAP
November 01, 2017
The objective of the DoD ABOR Program is to increase employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or have significant disabilities through DoD contracts with AbilityOne contractors. The ABOR Program was a recommendation of the Panel on Department of Defense and AbilityOne Contracting Oversight, Accountability and Integrity. Under the program, each Component will develop a strategic plan and a procurement pledge for growth in AbilityOne Program participation. Participating DoD Components include Air Force, Army, Navy, DLA, DHA, MDA, and DCSA.
The memorandum below includes two relevant attachments:
Call for Nominations – AbilityOne Representative (ABOR) Program
PD, DPC
December 23, 2020
Purpose
Section 898 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 directed the Secretary of Defense to establish the "Panel on Department of Defense and AbilityOne Contracting Oversight, Accountability and Integrity" ("the Panel") of senior level representatives from Department of Defense agencies, the U.S. AbilityOne Commission, and other Federal agencies and organizations. The Principal Director, DPC, served as the Panel Chair. As required by section 898, the Panel submitted a progress Report to Congress and four annual reports to Congress on the Panel's activities, findings, and recommendations. The sunset of the Panel occurred with the submission of the fourth and final report to Congress.
Fourth and Final Report to Congress
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
December 2021
Third Annual Report to Congress
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
January 2021
Second Annual Report to Congress
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
January 2020
First Annual Report to Congress
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
July 2018
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics
September 2017