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Javits-Wagner-O'Day (JWOD) Act ✔Correct Answer-Requires the Gov to purchase supplies or
services that the Commission determines are suitable to be added to the Procurement List (PL), at a
Fair Market Price (FMP), from AbilityOne-participating nonprofit agencies, if they are available within
the time period required. The supply or service must be on the PL list prior to the purchase.
True (The U.S. AbilityOne Commission) ✔Correct Answer-The U.S. AbilityOne Commission is an
independent federal agency authorized by the JWOD Act and is responsible for the overall
leadership, strategic guidance and administration for the AbilityOne Program.
True ✔Correct Answer-The Central Nonprofit Agencies, the National Industries for the Blind (NIB)
and SourceAmerica are not government agencies.
True ✔Correct Answer-Federal Agencies through their decisions to add supplies and services to the
Procurement List, and to buy supplies and services on the Procurement List provide participating
nonprofit agencies (NPAs) the means to create employment opportunities for people who are blind
or have significant disabilities.
True ✔Correct Answer-Central Nonprofit Agencies (NIB, SourceAmerica) perform multiple roles
representing their network of participating NPAs. They directly interface with the Commission, NPAs,
contracting activities, and recommend supplies and services to the Commission for addition to the
Procurement List.
Procurement List Formation ✔Correct Answer-1. Agency identifies requirement
2. Agency conducts market research
3. Agency determines at earliest possible opportunity if item should be added to PL (may take
12+months)
4. NIB and/or SourceAmerica (CNAs) identify participating AbilityOne NPA that has the capability and
capacity to perform
5. The NPA and contracting activity negotiate terms, conditions and develop a rec FMP for new and
existing items. The CNA submits the request to the Commission to add the item to the PL for review,
rule-making and approval, if the product or service is not already on the PL
6. The AbilityOne solution is documented in the Acquition Plan, if a written plan is required.
True ✔Correct Answer-The procurement list can be searched by noun, name, Natl Stock Number
(NSN), or Department.
Fair Market Price Determination ✔Correct Answer-1. The Contracting Activity participates in
developing appropriate pricing information.
2.The Contracting Activity , and NPA/CNA, shall conduct analysis and engage in good faith
negotiations to develop a recommended FMP.
3. The Contracting Activity negotiates a recommended FMP with the NPA/CNA using methods in FAR
Subpart 15.4.
4. The contracting officer makes a fair and reasonable price determination prior to recommending a
FMP for the initial addition of a product or service to the PL.