Nonprofits Recently Awarded AbilityOne Contracts

Recently, there has been a push within the government to promote the inclusion of those with disabilities into the federal contracting realm through AbilityOne contracts. AbilityOne contracts are opportunities that are provided to vendors who employ individuals with disabilities or visual impairments in an effort to encourage the inclusion of these persons within the sphere of government contracting. In this blog post, AlphaBrook highlights the impressive work being done by AbilityOne vendors, who have all recently secured lucrative contracts from GSA, USDT, DoD, DOT, and more. Companies interested in AbilityOne contracts would do well to take note of the following vendors, as they are creating positive change within the contracting sector.

On Our Own Services: This nonprofit organization specializes in promoting the inclusion of those with disabilities into the workforce, employing persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, learning disabilities, vision impairment, hearing impairment, brain injuries, seizure disorders, and chemical dependency disorders. On Our Own Services provides a staff with expertise in services such as janitorial solutions, facilities maintenance, grounds maintenance, and litter pick up, among others. In July 2023, this firm was awarded an AbilityOne VA grounds maintenance and facilities support contract, which is worth up to $5.7M. As this company continues to make great strides by advancing the inclusion of those with disabilities into the federal contracting sector, be sure to keep an eye on them!

Helping Hand of Goodwill Industries Extended Employment Sheltered Workshops: Helping Hand of Goodwill Industries Extended Employment Sheltered Workshops, a subsidiary of Goodwill Industries, is an AbilityOne certified nonprofit organization seeking to employ individuals with disabilities and visual impairments. As of June 2023, this firm received an AbilityOne contract for janitorial services from GSA, which has a ceiling value of $12.6M. Additionally, this contractor provides services such as janitorial services, custodial services, housekeeping services, and facilities support services, and among others. Given the positive impact that this nonprofit organization continues to have on the federal contracting sector, make sure to keep tabs on this distinguished industry leader.

Melwood Horticultural Training Center: Melwood Horticultural Training Center is an AbilityOne nonprofit that specializes in facilities management, call center services, warehouse management, landscaping, horticultural services, and grounds maintenance and is making a name for itself in the federal contracting realm. Given this broad array of services, this firm was awarded an AbilityOne DoD mail center and post office support contract in May 2023 worth $2.8M. Given Melwood Horticultural Training Center’s ongoing dedication to encouraging the inclusion of those with disabilities into the federal contracting realm, this vendor is making a significant impact on the contracting world.

Depaul Industries (DPI Group): This AbilityOne certified nonprofit organization seeks to increase the involvement of persons with disabilities in the federal contracting sphere. As of August 2022, this firm is the recipient of a $1.3M USAF AbilityOne contract for office administrative and janitorial services. This award is undoubtedly due to this vendor’s wide array of capabilities ranging from warehouse management, warehousing services, administrative support, janitorial services, and custodial services, among others. Given DPI Group’s dedication to closing the gap between those with disabilities and those without disabilities in the workforce, this firm is evidently one to keep tabs on.

Endeavors Unlimited: Endeavors Unlimited is an AbilityOne certified vendor striving to provide housing, life skills training, and supportive employment to adults with disabilities. Given their dedication to this goal, this business recently earned an AbilityOne contract from USAF for grounds maintenance and landscaping services, which is worth a total of $1.3M! This firm also boasts an extensive repertoire of services, providing expertise in areas such as COVID-19 prevention sanitation services, custodial services, grounds maintenance, landscaping, and pest management. Provided Endeavors Unlimited’s continued commitment to the inclusion of disabled persons within federal contracts, make sure to stay abreast of its upcoming ventures.

Jewish Child and Family Services (JCFS): JCFS is a nonprofit organization specializing in providing job readiness training and job placements to persons with disabilities. This business has an impressive array of solutions that it provides to the federal government, including custodial services, sanitation services, janitorial services, and warehousing services. Due to their extensive breadth of services, this firm was recently awarded an AbilityOne contract from VA for janitorial services, a highly sought-after contract worth over $3M! Considering JCFS’s ongoing dedication to improving inclusivity in the federal government, this nonprofit is one to look out for in regard to upcoming AbilityOne contracts.

Eggleston Services: Eggleston Services, an AbilityOne certified nonprofit firm, was recently awarded a $1.3M AbilityOne contract from the Army for housekeeping and laundry services. This award is undoubtedly due to Eggleston Services’ unparalleled expertise in providing solutions such as landscaping, commercial laundry, dry cleaning services, document management, document shredding, and horticultural services. As Eggleston Services continues to showcase its dedication to the inclusion of persons with disabilities and visual impairments into the federal contracting sector, be sure to keep an eye on this company’s achievements!

SW Resources: SW Resources is an AbilityOne nonprofit vendor that seeks to employ those with physical impairments, visual impairments, and disabilities. In March 2023, this firm was awarded an AbilityOne contract from USAF for janitorial and housekeeping services, which is worth over $5M. Additionally, SW Resources advertises many beneficial services, including housekeeping solutions, custodial services, mail services, warehousing and production, and printing and graphics solutions. Be sure to check out SW Resources, as this vendor continues to make a name for itself within the federal contracting sector.

Monica CardonaAugust 7, 2023