The Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR) is hosting the 3rd Annual AbilityOne Day on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 in support of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The event will be held at the DSCR Conference Center in Richmond, Virginia, from 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
DSCR has invited all nonprofit agencies (NPAs) that have the capability to manufacture or supply the following commodities:
• Aviation Engine Accessories
• Airframe Structural Components
• Aviation Hardware
• Metalwork Machinery
• Chain and Wire Rope
• Airborne Radar and Radio Equipment
• Electrical Insulators and Hardware
• Communication Cable, Cord and Wire Assemblies
• Electrical Wire and Power Distribution Equipment
• Instrumentation
• Chemicals and Packaged Petroleum Products
DSCR anticipates approximately 500 Acquisition Specialists, Technical Specialists, and Quality (Product) Specialists to attend the event. All DSCR employees and Heads of Tenant Activities will be notified about the event and encouraged to visit the NPA exhibits to identify opportunities to add items to the Procurement List.
About National Industries for the Blind
At National Industries for the Blind (NIB), it is our mission to enhance the opportunities for economic and personal independence of persons who are blind, primarily through creating, sustaining and improving employment. NIB and 89 associated agencies serve as the largest employer for people who are blind by the sale of SKILCRAFT® products and services through the AbilityOne Program, established by the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act. For more information regarding how NIB and NIB associated agencies continue to provide opportunities to Americans who are blind, please visit: www.NIB.org
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