Public Policy

Requests for Exceptions to Overall Direct Labor Hour Ratio Requirements

AbilityOne authorized providers having difficulty achieving the 75% statutory overall direct labor hour ratio requirement by the end of FY2022 may request an exception. The U.S. AbilityOne Commission has extended the request deadline to Aug. 31. Details are available on AbilityOne.gov. If you previously inquired about a limited exception but have not completed and returned the required spreadsheet, you must do so by the deadline.

Email RegulatoryInfo@SourceAmerica.org with your agency’s request or questions and include “Limited Ratio Exception – NPA Name” in the subject line.

Federal Procurement Process Refresher

Join us for a presentation about FY21-22 Federal Procurement Process. This webinar will share best practices from pre-award to post-award; Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidance related to AbilityOne policies and procedures; guidance on Executive Order 14026 – Increasing the Minimum Wage; and more! Visit the SourceAmerica Academy for additional information and register for the Aug. 17 webinar: Federal Procurement Process Refresher.

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Grounds Maintenance Safety

Grounds maintenance managers, equipment operators, shop employees, and other employees engaged in grounds maintenance practices are invited to attend a two-day, in-person training in Dallas, Texas, Sept. 21 - 22. The training will focus on several important topics, including equipment maintenance, vehicle operations, and safety programs. Visit the SourceAmerica Academy for additional information and register by Aug. 17 for the in-person training: Grounds Maintenance Safety.

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Social Media Insights – What Your Data is Telling You

Social Media is a vital tool for connecting with audiences, and its landscape is constantly changing. During this webinar, you’ll learn about accessing backend data, creating baseline metrics to improve integrated communications, and more! Visit the SourceAmerica Academy for additional information and register for the Aug. 18 webinar: Social Media Insights.