National Industries for the Blind

General Services Administration (GSA)

GSA’s commercial platforms gaining steam, but data, other concerns persist

New data from GAO found 27 agencies spent more than $40 million through the Commercial Platforms, with 96% going to one of the three providers.

Reporter's Notebook

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Protest is ‘last resort’ to get GSA’s commercial platforms program to comply with JWOD Act

Reporter's Notebook

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AbilityOne program looks to end subminimum wage for federal contract workers with disabilities

Contracting

Disability panel recommends end to program paying less than minimum wage

Hiring/Retention

National Industries for the Blind

The NIB: What is its role in procurement?

Off the Shelf

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When it comes to acquisition, have it both ways: Compliance and convenience

Commentary

An update on The National Industries for the Blind

Off the Shelf

Federal Acquisition, GSA

New protests further delay GSA’s Office Supplies 3 contract

Management

Federal Acquisition, GSA

GSA ends office supplies 2 contract; faces new protest on version 3

Congress

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National Industries for the Blind expands into service

Off the Shelf