What NYSID does

NYSID (New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc.) is a New York State nonprofit membership organization founded in 1975 that operates as a preferred-source supplier to New York State government agencies and select private-sector buyers, with a stated mission of creating jobs for New Yorkers with disabilities. The organization runs a Magento-based e-commerce storefront at shop.nysid.org that catalogs apparel, safety and PPE, janitorial and MRO supplies, healthcare and first-aid products, food-service items, office supplies, and specialized equipment such as first-responder trauma kits and Swift Water Rescue gear, alongside customer-specific procurement hubs (Customer Hubs) configured for NYSDEC, NYSDOT, DHSES, and Eastern Suffolk BOCES. Service offerings include data entry, janitorial staffing, temporary office and warehouse staffing, mail fulfillment, grounds maintenance, furniture refurbishment, and food services, delivered through a network of affiliated disability agencies and work centers.

Revenue is generated through transactional product sales at the unit/case level with state-approved and tiered pricing for government buyers, supplemented by professional-services contracts under pay-as-you-go billing. The go-to-market model combines direct account management (led by a VP Sales), phone-based order capture, and the e-commerce platform; government customers benefit from no-bid purchasing because NYSID is a designated preferred source, materially shortening the procurement cycle relative to standard suppliers. Private-sector buyers are positioned as fulfilling corporate social responsibility objectives while receiving competitive pricing. Customer segments are vertical-based and led by New York State government agencies, followed by private-sector companies and healthcare providers. Operations are geographically restricted to New York State and the organization fields 101–250 employees. Headquartered in Albany, NY, NYSID reports no outside equity ownership, no subsidiaries, no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no patents or trademarks.

Name

NYSID

Legal name

New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc.

Website

https://nysid.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

NYSID is a New York State nonprofit membership organization founded in 1975 that runs a Magento e-commerce storefront and procurement hubs serving New York State government agencies and select private buyers, with a mission of creating jobs for people with disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Enterprise Supplies and Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family) (BPAIABAI)

Keywords

• Disability employment services
• Government procurement supplies
• Janitorial and safety products
• Business staffing services
• Social enterprise products

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: NYSID generates revenue through direct sales of diverse products including apparel, safety equipment, janitorial supplies, healthcare products, office supplies, and food service items. Products are sold to government agencies (using no-bid purchasing) and private sector businesses. Revenue is transactional with one-time purchases and potential repeat orders.
2. Business Services: NYSID provides services including data entry, janitorial, temporary office and warehouse staffing, mail fulfillment, grounds maintenance, furniture refurbishment, and food services. Services are available to private sector businesses and government agencies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

NYSID (New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc.) is a nonprofit social enterprise that operates an e-commerce platform and service network to provide employment for New Yorkers with disabilities. It sells a broad catalog of commercial products — apparel, safety/PPE, janitorial supplies, healthcare items, office supplies, and food service goods — to New York State government agencies (via a no-bid preferred-source process) and private sector businesses. It also delivers business services including staffing, janitorial, data entry, mail fulfillment, grounds maintenance, furniture refurbishment, and food services through its affiliated network of disability agencies.

Product overview

NYSID operates an e-commerce platform selling products manufactured by people with disabilities through a network of disability agencies. The product portfolio is organized into major categories: Apparel (including accessories, activewear, footwear, uniforms, and promotional items), Safety (PPE, safety kits, flashlights), Food Service (beverages, condiments, disposable supplies), Healthcare (incontinence care, first aid, infant care, personal care), Maintenance/Janitorial (cleaning supplies, floor care equipment like Tennant T300 scrubbers, Morcon tissue products, Enviro Care cleaners), Office Supplies (binders, paper, writing instruments), and Specialized Equipment (Swift Water Rescue gear, First Responder trauma kits, Stop The Bleed training kits). The company also provides services including Technology, Staffing, Mail Fulfillment, Grounds Maintenance, Janitorial, Furniture Refurbishment, and Food Services. Key branded products include Purell sanitizers, BIC office products, GOJO hand cleaners, PIP safety equipment, HI-VIS safety apparel, and XLERATOR hand dryers. Products are sold through Customer Hubs serving NYSDEC, NYSDOT, Eastern Suffolk BOCES, and DHSES government agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Apparel and Uniforms
• Safety Equipment and PPE Personal protective equipment and safety gear including N95 respirators (Altor Safety), safety glasses, hard hats, hearing protection, high-visibility apparel (ANSI Class 3 hoodies, rain jackets), flashlights, flares, and assembled safety kits for industrial, government, and emergency response users.
• Janitorial and Cleaning Supplies Commercial and institutional janitorial products including Morcon tissue and towel dispensers, Enviro Care EcoLogo-certified cleaners, GOJO hand cleaners, Purell hand sanitizers, XLERATOR hand dryers, floor maintenance equipment (e.g., Tennant T300 scrubber), trash bag liners, laundry supplies, and absorbents.
• Healthcare Supplies Medical and personal care products including adult incontinence care (briefs, pads, liners, washcloths), first aid kits and refills, gloves, infant diapers and wipes, dental care, feminine hygiene, and skin/health hygiene items.
• Office Supplies Office and educational supplies including binders, copy paper, envelopes, folders, electronic supplies, exam books, school supplies, and BIC writing instruments (Brite Liner highlighters, dry erase markers, fine point permanent markers).
• Food Service Products Food service consumables and supplies including beverages, condiments, desserts, sauces, soups, spices, and related non-food items for institutional food service operations.
• Emergency Response and Rescue Equipment Specialized emergency response and rescue equipment including First Responder Trauma Bags, Stop The Bleed Training Kits, Premium Personal Bleeding Control Kits, and Swift Water Rescue Kits with PFDs, throw bags, duffel bags, and AB Series rescue boats with trailer and motor packages.
• Business Services Contracted business services delivered through NYSID's network of affiliated disability agencies, including data entry, janitorial, temporary office and warehouse staffing, mail fulfillment, grounds maintenance, furniture refurbishment, and food services for government agencies and private sector clients.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NYSDEC (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNYSID provides dedicated procurement hub for NYSDEC including uniforms, first aid supplies, janitorial products, and outdoor equipment. The partnership enables state-approved no-bid purchasing for the department.
• NYSDOT (New York State Department of Transportation)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNYSID provides dedicated procurement hub for NYSDOT including safety equipment, janitorial supplies, office supplies, face shields, first aid kits, hard hats, and PPE. Enables no-bid purchasing for transportation department.
• DHSES (Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNYSID provides dedicated procurement hub for DHSES including apparel, PPE, equipment, and office supplies for emergency response personnel. Supports emergency services operations.
• Eastern Suffolk BOCESminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducational cooperative purchasing program through NYSID for school districts and educational institutions in Eastern Suffolk County.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National disability services nonprofit providing employment, vocational rehabilitation, and facility-based services. Comparable in mission and the employment-focused social services it provides, though broader in scope than NYSID's procurement-centric model.
• The Arc: National disability advocacy and services organization supporting employment, independent living, and vocational outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable to NYSID on mission and on the employment/independent living outcomes that drive its commercial model.
• AbilityOne Program: Federal preferred-source program that mandates government purchases from nonprofit agencies employing people who are blind or have significant disabilities. Operates as the broader national umbrella under which NYSID's state-level preferred-source model is structured.

Direct peers

• Goodwill Industries International: Network of nonprofit social enterprises providing job training and employment for people with disabilities and other barriers, with contract services (janitorial, staffing, retail) sold to government and commercial buyers. Comparable in mission, scale, and service offerings.
• Hope Services: California-based nonprofit social enterprise employing people with developmental disabilities in contract services, manufacturing, and supply. Closely mirrors NYSID's combined product and services model under the same preferred-source/AbilityOne-type frameworks.
• Chimes: Nonprofit organization providing employment, behavioral health, and disability services to government and commercial customers across multiple states. Directly comparable as a multi-state social enterprise employer competing in similar government contract and services markets.
• Melwood: One of the largest U.S. employers of people with disabilities, providing staffing, janitorial, landscaping, and supply services to government and commercial clients. Directly comparable to NYSID in mission, services portfolio, and customer base.
• SourceAmerica: National nonprofit that connects people with disabilities to employment via government procurement channels, including AbilityOne preferred-source contracts. NYSID is the New York State counterpart to this federal-level model, making SourceAmerica the closest structural analogue.
• PRIDE Industries: Nonprofit social enterprise employing people with disabilities across manufacturing, supply chain, and facility services for government and commercial customers. Highly comparable to NYSID's combined product + services model with a similar mission-driven procurement positioning.

Regional players

• LifeBridge (formerly Life's WORC): Long Island/New York-based nonprofit providing vocational, residential, and day-habilitation services for people with developmental disabilities. Overlaps with NYSID's New York-based mission and government contracting footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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