Uncle Sam Outsources Laundry to Blind Workers at Bases?
Published Date: 12/29/2025
Notice
Summary
The government plans to add new services like document destruction, laundry, and janitorial work to a special list that supports nonprofits hiring people who are blind or severely disabled. These services will be required at specific military, veterans, and park locations, helping create jobs while ensuring quality work. Comments on these changes are open until January 28, 2026, so speak up if you have thoughts!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Document Destruction Mandatory Purchase
The government plans to require the US Air Force contracting activity at Oklahoma City-Air Logistics Complex, Tinker AFB, OK to purchase document destruction services from The Meadows Center for Opportunity, Inc., Edmond, OK. Comments on this proposed addition are due by January 28, 2026.
Laundry & Linen Services Designation
The Committee proposes that laundry and linen services for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Memphis VA Medical Center and Outpatient Clinics, Memphis, TN be designated to Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center, Inc., Dothan, AL as the required source. The public may submit comments until January 28, 2026.
Janitorial Services Required Source Designation
The Committee intends to add janitorial services for the National Park Service, Golden Gate National Recreation Area (Marin County administrative buildings and San Francisco public restrooms) and designate Toolworks, San Francisco, CA as the authorized source of supply. Interested parties can comment through January 28, 2026.
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