Products Booted from Blind and Disabled Procurement List

2026-08392 — Revising Central Nonprofit Agencies' Requirements To Charge Fees and Clarifying the Permissibility of Subcontracting Within the AbilityOne Program

The AbilityOne Program is updating rules so central nonprofit agencies must get written approval before charging fees, making things clearer and easier when subcontracting work. These changes help nonprofits save time and reduce paperwork, affecting agencies involved in AbilityOne starting soon. Comments on these updates are open until June 1, 2026, so jump in and share your thoughts!

2026-12292 — Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions

The government plans to add new cleaning and groundskeeping services to its special list, which supports nonprofits employing people who are blind or severely disabled. At the same time, some helmet covers will be removed from the list. Comments on these changes are open until July 18, 2026, so interested folks can weigh in before the updates take effect.

2026-12293 — Procurement List; Deletions

The government is removing two grounds maintenance services from its special list that supports workers who are blind or severely disabled. Starting July 18, 2026, these jobs will no longer be reserved for nonprofit agencies, opening the door for other providers. This change won’t create extra paperwork and might let small businesses step in to help instead.

2026-11695 — Procurement List; Deletions

The government is removing some nonskid tape products from the list of items bought from nonprofits that employ people who are blind or severely disabled. This change takes effect on July 12, 2026, and means these products won’t be purchased through this special program anymore. Small businesses might get new chances to supply these items, but no big money or paperwork changes are expected.

2026-11160 — Procurement List; Proposed deletions

The government plans to remove two services—a custodial job in New Mexico and a courier job in Texas—from a special list that supports nonprofits hiring people who are blind or severely disabled. This means these services might be open to other providers soon. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until July 4, 2026, to speak up!

2026-11159 — Procurement List; Additions and Deletions

Starting July 5, 2026, some new products will be added to the government’s special shopping list, which supports nonprofit groups that hire people who are blind or have severe disabilities. At the same time, a few services will be removed from that list. These changes help make sure the government buys from the right places while supporting good causes, with no surprise costs or delays.

Previous: 2025-02351 — Procurement List; Proposed Deletions

The government plans to remove some services from its special buying list that helps nonprofits employing people who are blind or have serious disabilities. This means those nonprofits might lose some contracts soon. The change aims to update the list and could affect jobs and money for these groups.

Next: 2025-02353 — Fiske Hydro, Inc.; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment

Fiske Hydro, Inc. wants to shut down and clean up their hydroelectric project on the Ashuelot River in New Hampshire. The government checked the plan and says it won’t harm the environment much. People have until March 5, 2025, to share their thoughts before the project moves forward.