BISM Logo, blue and gold compass with modern styled letters reading BISM Empowering the Blind Community, employing, educating, training.
BISM Logo, blue and gold compass with modern styled letters reading BISM Empowering the Blind Community, employing, educating, training.

Federal Services

BISM is a proud member of the AbilityOne Program, manufacturing clothing, accessories and office supplies for the Federal Government and the United States Military. Under this program, we also own and operate Base Supply Centers on military installations in MD, VA, DC, DE and KY. We offer a full range of AbilityOne and Commercial products to all of our customers through our e-commerce website, ShopBISM.com.

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Cutting & Sewing

Blind Industries & Services of Maryland is a leading provider of military uniforms, such as the Army’s Physical Fitness Uniform, and other jackets and accessories used by the Air Force and Navy. Through our CAD/CAM Cutting Operation and Sewing divisions, we are able to produce thousands of quality products that exceed the expectations of customers, such as the Department of Defense and Federal Prison Industries.

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ShopBISM.com is our e-commerce portal for all of our customers. You can browse and purchase products ranging from cleaning supplies, office and school supplies, to furniture and, technology.

ShopBISM purchases directly supports our rehabilitation skills training and employment opportunities for people who are blind.

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We own and operate 7 Base Supply Centers that provide AbilityOne, SKILCRAFT and commercial products at US military installations throughout Maryland, Delaware, Kentucky, and the District of Columbia.

Providing career opportunities since 1995, the BSCs are an integral part of our organization.

Learn More about the BSCs
Judy Bosler headshot

Location: Fort Knox
Address:
1717 Eisenhower Ave, Bldg. 1717
Fort Knox, KY 40121

Manager: Judy Bosler
Phone: 502-942-9690
Fax: 877-311-8461
Email:
Orders/Quotes:

Kimberly Utley headshot

Location: Dover AFB
Address:
639 Atlantic Street, Bldg 639, Door 35
Dover AFB, DE 19902

Manager: Kim Utley
Phone: 302-736-3506
Email:
Orders/Quotes:

Sanela Hotic headshot

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground North
Address:
320 Johnson St., BLDG 320, Door 1
Aberdeen PG, MD 21005

Manager: Sanela Hotic
Phone: 410-297-4950
Email:
Orders/Quotes:

Michael Backstrom headshot

Location: Joint Base Andrews
Address:
3066 E. Perimeter Road, Bldg 3066
Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762

Manager: Michael Backstrom
Phone: 301-599-0316
Fax: 301-599-0319
Email:
Orders/Quotes:

Shanta Gassaway headshot

Location: Washington DIA
Address:
200 MacDill Street, Bldg 6000, Room D1-849A
Washington, DC 20032

Manager: Shanta Gassaway
Phone: 202-562-1790
Email:
Orders/Quotes:

Tim Hammett headshot

Location: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling
Address:
229 Brookley Ave., Bldg 520, North End
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling
Washington, DC 20032

Manager: Tim Hammett
Phone: 202-561-6245
Email:
Orders/Quotes:

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Jeff Brooks headshot

Location: Naval Research Laboratory
Address:
4555 Overlook Ave., SW.,
BLDG A52
Washington, DC 20375

Manager: Jeffrey Brooks
Phone: 703-239-4363
Email:
Orders/Quotes:

Max Kalifut headshot

Location: Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
Address:
6910 Cooper Ave, Suite W2B13
Ft. Meade, 20755

Manager: Max Kalifut
Phone: 410-921-9668
Email:
Orders/Quotes:

Judy Bosler headshot

Location: Fort Knox
Address: 1717 Eisenhower Ave, Bldg. 1717
Fort Knox, KY 40121

Manager: Judy Bosler
Phone: 502-942-9690
Fax: 877-311-8461
Email:
Orders/Quotes:

Kimberly Utley headshot

Location: Dover AFB
Address: 639 Atlantic Street, Bldg 639, Door 35
Dover AFB, DE 19902

Manager: Kim Utley
Phone: 302-736-3506
Email:
Orders/Quotes:

Sanela Hotic headshot

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground North
Address: 320 Johnson Street, BLDG 320, Door 1
Aberdeen PG, MD 21005

Manager: Sanela Hotic
Phone: 410-297-4950
Email:
Orders/Quotes:

Michael Backstrom headshot

Location: Joint Base Andrews
Address: 3066 E. Perimeter Road, Bldg 3066
Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762

Manager: Michael Backstrom
Phone: 301-599-0316
Fax: 301-599-0319
Email:
Orders/Quotes:

Max Kalifut headshot

Location: Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
Address: 6910 Cooper Ave, Suite W2B13
Ft. Meade, 20755

Manager: Max Kalifut
Phone: 410-921-9668
Email:
Orders/Quotes:

Shanta Gassaway headshot

Location: Washington DIA
Address: 200 MacDill Street, Bldg 6000, Room D1-849A
Washington, DC 20032

Manager: Shanta Gassaway
Phone: 202-562-1790
Email:
Orders/Quotes:

Tim Hammett headshot

Location: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling
Address: 229 Brookley Ave., Bldg 520, North End
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling
Washington, DC 20032

Manager: Tim Hammett
Phone: 202-561-6245
Email:
Orders/Quotes:

Jeff Brooks headshot

Location: Naval Research Laboratory
Address: 4555 Overlook Ave., SW.,
BLDG A52
Washington, DC 20375

Manager: Jeffrey Brooks
Phone: 703-239-4363
Email:
Orders/Quotes:

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  • BSC associate stocking shelves
BSC associate using magnifier to check price of items on shelves

What is AbilityOne?

AbilityOne is a federal program. Under this program, more than 550 nonprofit organizations provide competitive employment opportunities for blind and disabled individuals.

For more information about the AbilityOne Program, visit www.abilityone.gov.

BISM AbilityOne Product List

Making it easier than ever to Shop with BISM. You can place your order via email (orders@bism.org), via phone (410-737-2627), or online at www.shopBISM.com.

CONTACT US

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Quynh Budzynski - Federal Business Development & Marketing
202-809-9057 or

Shawn Savage - Director Base Supply Centers
302-480-1815 or

Michael Garnto - Chief Officer of Product and Customer Development
410-737-2617 or