News from the U.S. AbilityOne Commission

On Oct. 12, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint seven people to the U.S. AbilityOne Commission. The White House announcement is available online, including information about each individual. On Oct. 13, the Commission announced that Stefania Pozzi Porter has been named Inspector General.

The Commission will host its quarterly public meeting on Oct. 25, from 1 – 4 p.m. ET. The meeting will occur via Zoom webinar. Details can be found in the Federal Register.

NPA Recommendation Process Updates 

The U.S. AbilityOne Commission’s final rule regarding the prohibition of 14(c) certificate use on AbilityOne contracts begins Oct. 19. In response, SourceAmerica released a revised NPA Recommendation Process Procedure to address key updates, including clarification about eligibility criteria, Lost Projects analysis, and more.

SourceAmerica updated the Response Submission Form for AbilityOne opportunities regarding requirements as they relate to past performance/project experience. NPAs can now submit separate attachments via the Portal. Please carefully review prompts and instructions.

Questions? Contact Thomas Hawkins at THawkins@SourceAmerica.org.

Resource: Guidance on Elimination of 14(c) Certificate Use on AbilityOne Contracts 

A new resource is now available to answer network nonprofit questions regarding the elimination of 14(c) certificate use on AbilityOne contracts. Visit the SourceAmerica Extranet for background on the change, FAQs and more. 

Employee Research System Reporting Due Soon!

ERS reporting is now open for Q4 data. All data is due Oct. 31.



For instructions on how to complete and submit ERS data via the Extranet, email ERS@SourceAmerica.org. Need help logging in? Call 1-888-411-8424 or email CustomerService@SourceAmerica.org.

Annual Reps and Certs is Now Open

Don’t delay – submit your Representations and Certifications form by Nov. 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET. All Quarterly Employment Report data for Q1-Q4 must be approved by SourceAmerica before completing Reps and Certs.

Failure to meet the deadline may impact your eligibility for participation in the AbilityOne Program. NPAs may not reopen QERs or Reps and Certs after

Nov. 1.

Visit the Reps and Certs Extranet page for resources. Email RegulatoryInfo@SourceAmerica.org for assistance. Need help logging in? Call 1-888-411-8424 or email CustomerService@SourceAmerica.org. 

Last Call: Achievement Awards Nominations Close Oct. 21! 

Time is running out – there are only two days left to submit a nomination for SourceAmerica’s Achievement Awards. Don’t miss this chance to recognize your employees, business partners, customers, and others. Submit a nomination today! Winners will be celebrated at SourceAmerica’s 2023 Xforce National Conference in Anaheim, California. Visit the Achievement Awards site to learn more about the award categories and submit your nominations before it’s too late!

Mandatory Products Purchasing Policy Webinar This Friday

Join SourceAmerica and NIB this Friday, Oct. 21, from 11 a.m. – noon ET, for a live session supporting the implementation of the requirement to purchase AbilityOne products on AbilityOne service contracts. This will include a Q&A opportunity; it’s part of a series of monthly sessions that will be held in FY23. If you can’t attend, each session will be recorded and made available through the Academy.

Visit the Academy to register for the Mandatory Products Purchasing Policy webinar.

Defense Logistics Agency AbilityOne Day

Save the date for this year’s Defense Logistics Agency AbilityOne Day in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The virtual event will be held Oct. 24 from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. ET.



SourceAmerica is grateful to DLA for shining a light on the AbilityOne Program every year. This virtual event is a wonderful opportunity to expand awareness of the network’s collective capabilities!



Use this link to join the Oct. 24 DLA AbilityOne Day event.

AbilityOne File Requirements - Disability Documentation and the IEE

This webinar will review the documentation needed to certify individuals employed through the AbilityOne Program. Using the Individual Eligibility Evaluation, participants will learn what information is required for proper documentation of employees with significant disabilities, counting toward the nonprofit agency direct labor ratio. The IEE documents how an employee’s disability impacts his/her ability to participate fully in the competitive job market.

Visit the Academy to register for AbilityOne File Requirements - Disability Documentation and the IEE on Oct. 21!

Partnering with APSE to Expand Training for NPAs

SourceAmerica and The Association of People Supporting Employment First are collaborating to better support people with disabilities for competitive employment outcomes. This partnership aims to increase the supply of trained direct service providers; improve the skill, knowledge, and quality of disability employment personnel; and support NPAs in delivering high quality employment services to the disability community.

Register for the Oct. 25 webinar Partnering with APSE to Expand Training for NPAs today!

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