Sources Sought for Co-Brand Agreement for Water Coolers Tender, USA - 121108485

Procurement Summary

Country : USA

Summary : Sources Sought for Co-Brand Agreement for Water Coolers

Deadline : 23 Jul 2025

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 121108485

Document Ref. No. : CP-06-17-25-01

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Tender Details

Description

On behalf of the U.S. AbilityOne Commission (Commission) the independent federal agency that administers the AbilityOne Program, National Industries for the Blind (NIB), a designated central nonprofit agency, is pursuing potential partnerships with U.S. commercial manufacturers of Water Coolers for the purpose of providing employment for people who are blind or severely disabled. If successful, the result will be the addition of the product(s) to the AbilityOne Procurement List (PL) under a co-brand agreement between the manufacturer and the AbilityOne Program, and its registered brands.

The Water Coolers must meet and/or exceed FAR and other Federal Government published standards, Executive Orders and Federal Agency requirements.

At a minimum, the following criteria must be met:

Product Specifications - Insulated Water Coolers

Cooler Sizes:

Must include both 5-gallon and 10-gallon insulated water coolers.Compliance:

The 5-gallon cooler must conform to the Item Purchase Description (IPD) for NSN 7330-01-449-2318.Material & Durability:

Constructed from all-plastic, rustproof, high-impact, and lightweight materials. Designed to withstand rugged and industrial environments.Color & Visibility:

Must be offered in high-visibility colors suitable for use in outdoor and high-traffic work areas.Handles:

Equipped with contoured handles that allow for comfortable grip while wearing heavy work gloves.Insulation:

Must use polyurethane insulation to ensure optimal cold retention and extended cooling performance.Spigot:

Must include a recessed, drip-proof, push-button spigot for hygienic and efficient dispensing.Lid Design:

Features a wide-mouth, pressure-fit lid for easy filling and cleaning. A keeper cord must be included to prevent lid loss during use or transport.General Performance & Compliance Requirements

Products must meet or exceed all relevant Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements, ...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : CP-06-17-25-01
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED
Sub-tier : COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED
Office: US ABILITYONE COMMISSION
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
Original Published Date: Jun 17, 2025 08:46 am EDT
Original Response Date: Jul 23, 2025 05:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: Manual
Original Inactive Date: Jul 24, 2025
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
Product Service Code: 7330 - KITCHEN HAND TOOLS AND UTENSILS
NAICS Code: 326140 - Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing

Place of Performance: DC 20024 USA

Documents

 Tender Notice