Procurement List Gets New Products, Dumps Old Ones
Published Date: 3/21/2025
Notice
Summary
Starting April 20, 2025, new products made by nonprofit groups employing people who are blind or severely disabled will be added to the government's buying list, while some old products and services will be removed. This helps these nonprofits get more government work without extra hassle or costs. If other federal agencies want these new products, they’ll need to contact the specific contracting office directly.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Knee Pad Added to Procurement List
Effective April 20, 2025, NSN 8415-01-698-4357 (Knee Pad, Advanced Integrated) is added to the Federal Procurement List and The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. (Seattle Lighthouse) is the authorized source of supply. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Troop Support) is the contracting activity. The notice also states this product is not available through the Commission's Commercial Distribution Program, so other Federal entities must contact the contracting activity directly for purchase availability.
General-Purpose Detergent Removed
Effective April 20, 2025, NSN 7930-00-357-7386 (Detergent, General Purpose, Cleaner/Degreaser, Biodegradable, Ready-to-Use, 22 oz Spray Bottles) is deleted from the Procurement List. The previously authorized source was Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, San Francisco, CA; the listed contracting activity was GSA/FSS Greater Southwest Acquisition, Fort Worth, TX.
Custodial Service Contract Delisted
Effective April 20, 2025, the Custodial and Related Services that were mandatory for GSA PBS Region 8, Forest Service Building, Ogden, UT, and previously authorized to EnableUtah (Ogden, UT) are deleted from the Procurement List. The contracting activity was the Public Buildings Service, PBS R8.
Grounds Maintenance Service Delisted
Effective April 20, 2025, the Grounds Maintenance service that was mandatory for the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System, Grand Island Division, Grand Island, NE, and previously authorized to Goodwill Specialty Services, Inc. (Omaha, NE) is deleted from the Procurement List. The contracting activity was the Department of Veterans Affairs (438-SIOUX FALLS VA MED CTR).
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