Fed Shopping List Gets Disability Job Boost Overhaul

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!

2026-11695 — 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.

2026-11159 — 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.

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!

2026-10574 — Procurement List; Proposed deletions

The government plans to remove certain helmet covers, grout scrubbers, and admin support services from a special list that helps nonprofits employing people who are blind or severely disabled. This change affects suppliers like Lions Volunteer Blind Industries and DePaul Industries, with comments open until June 27, 2026. While this means these products and services might be bought elsewhere, it’s a chance to keep the list fresh and focused.

2026-10576 — Procurement List; Deletions

The government is removing a specific storage shelf from the list of products it must buy from nonprofit groups that employ people who are blind or severely disabled. This change takes effect on June 28, 2026, and won’t cause extra costs or paperwork for small businesses. It opens the door for other suppliers to provide this shelf to the government instead.

Previous: 2025-02914 — Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Approval of Application From the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities dba QUAD A for Continued CMS-Approval of Its Outpatient Physical Therapy (OPT) Accreditation Program

The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, also known as QUAD A, got the green light to keep approving outpatient physical therapy programs for Medicare and Medicaid. This means clinics using QUAD A’s stamp can keep helping patients with these government health plans. No big changes in money or timing, just a thumbs-up to keep things running smoothly.

Next: 2025-02916 — Notice of the Establishment of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council

The new FEMA Review Council will help the President check how well FEMA handles disasters and suggest improvements to keep us safe. This group advises top leaders but isn’t open for public membership. It’s all about making sure FEMA is ready and fair when disaster strikes, with no immediate money changes announced.