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Webinar: The AbilityOne Program Overview for Small Businesses

This opportunity is an informational webinar hosted by the General Services Administration (GSA) and the US AbilityOne Commission for small businesses interested in federal contracting. - The event will introduce the AbilityOne Program, its history, statutory authority, and structure - Guidance will be provided on how small businesses can engage with Central Nonprofit Agencies (CNAs) for subcontracting and participation - The session is educational and does not involve procurement, solicitation, or requests for products or services - No OEMs, products, or quantities are specified - The event is not a solicitation or award, but an outreach and training opportunity for small businesses - Location associated with the event is the GSA office in Washington, DC

Description

Join OSB and the US AbilityOne Commission for the Monthly OSB National Training (MONT) for an overview of “The AbilityOne Program.” This webinar introduces small businesses to the AbilityOne Program as a pathway to expand participation in federal contracting.

This webinar will provide a concise overview of the Program’s history, statutory authority, and structure, providing context for how it operates within the federal acquisition framework. Following, Central Nonprofit Agencies (CNAs) will offer practical guidance on how businesses can engage with and support AbilityOne requirements, with a focus on subcontracting opportunities and additional avenues for participation within the program.

Learning Objectives:

AbilityOne program overview Functionality within federal acquisitions Role and support of Central Nonprofit Agencies

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM ET in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Location: Online (Registration required)

Speakers:

Rosa Criggedorn: Program Manager and Chief Data Officer (CDO), AbilityOne

Lawrence Adkins: Senior Director, Strategy & Partnerships, SourceAmerica

James Bean: Director, Business Development, National Industries for the Blind (NIB)

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

About OSB: OSB has nationwide responsibility for GSA’s small business programs and is the chief advocate for small and disadvantaged businesses. OSB collaborates with GSA mission delivery and support offices to meet and exceed statutory prime and subcontracting small business and socio-economic small business goals. OSB promotes small business access to GSA’s nationwide procurement opportunities, ensures small business participation, and provides training.

To learn about upcoming training opportunities and access additional resources, visit our Small Business Resources page.

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