AbilityOne SKILCRAFT Remanufactured Laser Toner Cartridges Support the AbilityOne Mission and Satisfy Federal Purchasing Objectives for Savings and Sustainability
The AbilityOne Program is one of the largest providers of employment in the United States for those who are blind or have significant disabilities. More than 40,000 individuals and 2,500 veterans serve each day at 440 nonprofit organizations nationwide. These motivated Americans serve their county by providing quality products and services to the Federal Government at a fair market price.
The Program is administered by the U.S. AbilityOne Commission, an independent Federal agency, with assistance from National Industries for the Blind (NIB) and SourceAmerica®.
Nearly $4 billion of AbilityOne products and services were procured by the federal government in 2023, including Remanufactured Toner Cartridges.
NSN’s Available
Save Up to 30% Over OEM
Performance Guarantee
Less Carbon Footprint
WHY?
Why Purchase AbilityOne SKILCRAFT® Toner Cartridges?
- Far 8.7 requires the Federal Government to purchase certain supplies (including remanufactured toner) from AbilityOne nonprofit agencies, in order to support the mission of employment of people who are blind or significantly disabled.
- Supports the AbilityOne Commission’s Printer-Centric interpretation of Policy 51.541, as it relates to the form, fit, and function of Essentially The Same (ETS) toner cartridges: “If a supply cartridge featured on the MAS fits into a printer that also accepts an AbilityOne NSN, then that supply sku must be designated as ETS, and must be removed from the MAS."
- Three Year warranty and performance guarantee, with US based Customer Support
- AbilityOne SKILCRAFT toner cartridges are TAA Compliant and Section 889 Compliant
Value, Reliability, and User Experience
- Savings of up to 30% over OEM Brands
- Includes cartridges for HP, Brother, Lexmark, Xerox, Canon, and Dell devices
- Built using an OEM core – Not a Chinese clone cartridge
- Same user experience as the original cartridge
- 3rd party tested and validated that cartridges exceed the OEM yields, with zero out of box failures
- Federal Law (Magnusson-Moss Act) makes it unlawful for any OEM to void a printer warranty if aftermarket cartridges are used
Learn more about the benefits of using remanufactured toner cartridges
Satisfy Agency & Department Sustainability Initiatives
- AbilityOne SKILCRAFT Remanufactured Cartridges have a 53% smaller carbon Footprint than OEM cartridges
- In 2023, AbilityOne’s manufacturing partner Clover Imaging collected more than 19 million empty cartridges
- Cartridges carry GreenCircle’s Recycled Content & Closed Loop certification
1 - 2022 Aspire Sustainability Comparative LCA, commissioned by Clover Imaging Group
WHAT?
AbilityOne SKILCRAFT Remanufactured Cartridges are available for HP, Lexmark, Brother, Dell, Canon, and Xerox Printers.
Download the AbilityOne SKILCRAFT Product Portfolio and search for your OEM Cartridge Part Number (Example: HP CF226X) or Printer Model (Example: HP M402N). Each cartridge has already been assigned a National Stock Number (NSN) to make it easy for Federal buyers to purchase.
WHERE?
Where Can I Purchase AbilityOne SKILCRAFT Toner Cartridges?
Cartridges are available from a variety of sources that help Agencies meet their procurement goals, including Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Woman Owned, Minority Owned, and HUBZone Small Businesses.
MISSION
The AbilityOne SKILCRAFT Toner Mission
AbilityOne SKILCRAFT remanufactured laser toner cartridges support the AbilityOne Mission to employ and advance people who are blind or significantly disabled. To learn more, click these video links:
Alabama Industries For The Blind
Contact Alabama Industries For The Blind:
Susanne Willis, Sales & Marketing Manager
willis.susanne@aidb.org
Talladega, AL
Direct Phone: 256-761-3388
TRI Industries
Contact TRI Industries:
Sales Dept
sales@tri-industries.org
Ottawa, IL
Direct Phone: 773.754.3100
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I violate my printer’s warranty using a non-OEM cartridge?
According to Federal Law, consumers must be given a choice. It is illegal for an OEM Manufacturer (HP, Lexmark, Xerox, etc.) to require the use of OEM toner in their printers and multifunction devices. (Source: Magnuson Moss Warranty Information and Magnuson Moss FTC Act)
How much can I save using AbilityOne SKILCRAFT Cartridges?
On average, Federal consumers can save up to 30% compared to the OEM. Reference our AbilityOne SKILCRAFT Annualized Savings Calculator to quantify your Department’s reduction.
Who provides the recommendation and specifications for Remanufactured Toner Cartridges?
The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council provides Purchasing Guidance for Office Supplies. Remanufactured Toners are recommended, consistent with the US EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines.
Where can I learn more about the AbilityOne program, mission and purchasing requirements?
Navigate to www.AbilityOne.gov, www.NIB.org , and www.SourceAmerica.org to understand the importance of the mission.