Government tweaks shopping list for disability nonprofits
Published Date: 4/9/2026
Notice
Summary
The government is updating its Procurement List by adding new services provided by nonprofit groups that employ people who are blind or have severe disabilities, while removing some products previously supplied by these groups. These changes take effect on April 26 and May 9, 2026, ensuring continued support for these nonprofits without extra costs or paperwork. This update helps keep government buying fair and focused on empowering people with disabilities.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 4 costs, 0 mixed.
AbilityOne Service Added at LA Space Base
The AbilityOne Program added a Logistics Support Service as a mandatory Procurement List purchase for the U.S. Air Force at Los Angeles Space Force Base, effective April 26, 2026, to enable a May 1, 2026 start. PRIDE Industries (Roseville, CA) is the authorized source, and the Committee states this addition will create new jobs for people with significant disabilities and avoid interruption of base operations.
Parachutist Suspension Assembly Removed
NSN 8470-01-303-8947 (Suspension--Assembly, GT/Parachutist) was deleted from the AbilityOne Procurement List and is no longer suitable for procurement under 41 U.S.C. 8501-8506, effective May 09, 2026. The deletion applies to Department of Defense purchases handled by DLA Troop Support.
Camouflage Binder Procurement Removed (Corpus Christi)
NSN 7510-01-484-1754 (Round-ring binder, camouflage) is deleted from the Procurement List effective May 09, 2026. South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind (Corpus Christi, TX) is listed as the former authorized source, and the product will no longer be mandatory for Total Government Requirement under the AbilityOne Program.
Mailing Tube Procurement Removed (Fort Worth)
NSN 8110-01-437-4425 (Mailing Tube, 18" x 2") is deleted from the Procurement List effective May 09, 2026. Tarrant County Association for the Blind (Fort Worth, TX) is listed as the former authorized source and the product is no longer mandatory for Total Government Requirement under AbilityOne.
USB Flash Drives Removed from Procurement List (PA)
NSNs 7045-01-568-4205 and 7045-01-568-4210 (8GB USB flash drives) are deleted from the Procurement List effective May 09, 2026. North Central Sight Services, Inc. (Williamsport, PA) is listed as the former authorized source, and these products will no longer be mandatory for Total Government Requirement under AbilityOne.
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