Feds Punch Out High-Capacity Hole Punch from Buying List
Published Date: 4/16/2026
Notice
Summary
The government is removing a high-capacity hole punch from its official buying list starting May 16, 2026. This change affects nonprofit groups that employ people who are blind or severely disabled, giving other small businesses a chance to supply this product. No big money or paperwork changes are expected, so it’s a smooth switch for everyone involved.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Nonprofit Supplier Loses Mandatory Purchase
If you are a nonprofit agency that employed the required supplier, the hole punch (NSN 7520-01-620-3826 — 2-hole, adjustable, 30-sheet capacity, black base, metallic handle) is deleted from the Federal Procurement List effective May 16, 2026. The notice lists Access: Supports for Living Inc., Middletown, NY as the previously authorized source, and that mandatory federal procurement for this product will end on that date.
New Opportunity for Other Small Suppliers
Starting May 16, 2026, other small businesses may be authorized to furnish the removed product (NSN 7520-01-620-3826 — high-capacity 2-hole paper punch, 30-sheet capacity) to the Federal Government because it is deleted from the Procurement List. This opens the chance for additional small suppliers to compete to sell that specific hole punch to GSA.
No New Reporting or Compliance Burden
The Committee certified under the Regulatory Flexibility Act that this deletion will not create additional reporting, recordkeeping, or other compliance requirements for small entities and will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities.
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