Feds Force-Buy Services from Blind and Disabled Nonprofits
Published Date: 1/22/2026
Notice
Summary
Starting February 1, 2026, new services will be added to the government’s Procurement List, meaning federal agencies must buy these services from nonprofit groups that employ people who are blind or have severe disabilities. This change helps support these nonprofits without adding extra paperwork or costs. It’s a win-win for the government and amazing workers making a difference!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Federal Contract Reserved for Nonprofit
Starting February 1, 2026, the U.S. AbilityOne Commission added the Base Operating Service at NAVFAC West Sound, Silverdale, WA to the Procurement List. Federal agencies must buy this service at that location from the authorized nonprofit Skookum Educational Programs (Bremerton, WA).
New Jobs for People with Disabilities
The addition is intended to create new jobs for people with significant disabilities under the AbilityOne program by directing the Federal Government to buy the listed service from nonprofits employing those workers. The Committee stated this addition will help people with significant disabilities who otherwise face challenges finding work.
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