Gov Boots Socks and Hazmat Coats from Disabled Workers' Supply 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!

2026-20621, Procurement List; Deletions

The government is removing certain products and an office supply service from the special Procurement List that supports nonprofits employing people who are blind or severely disabled. This change, effective November 8, 2026, means these items and services will no longer be bought through these agencies, but it won’t cause extra costs or paperwork. It’s a smooth update to keep things efficient and fair for everyone involved.

2026-20620, Procurement List; Proposed Deletions

The government plans to remove certain mop heads and Army caps from the list of products made by nonprofits that employ people who are blind or severely disabled. This change affects organizations like Mississippi Industries for the Blind and Goodwill Industries of South Florida. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until November 7, 2026, to speak up!

2026-20252, Public Meeting

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is hosting a virtual public meeting on October 28, 2026, to share updates and discuss ways to break down job barriers for people with disabilities. Anyone interested can join via Zoom, register by October 27, and even speak if they register by October 20. This meeting helps shape federal contracts that create jobs for people who are blind or have significant disabilities, with no cost to attend.

2026-20089, Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions

The government wants to add new first aid kits to the list of products made by nonprofits that employ people who are blind or severely disabled, especially for the Department of Defense. At the same time, some older products will be removed from this list. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until October 31, 2026, to share them—these changes could impact who supplies important gear and how money flows in defense contracts.

2026-20090, Procurement List; Deletions

Starting November 1, 2026, the government will stop buying certain products and services from nonprofit groups that employ people who are blind or severely disabled. This change removes a remanufactured toner cartridge and a stamp packaging service from the official Procurement List. No big money or paperwork changes are expected, and small businesses might get new chances to supply these items.

Previous: 2025-06714, Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions

The Committee is updating its Procurement List by adding building management services for the US Army at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, provided by a nonprofit that employs people who are blind or severely disabled. At the same time, several products like pumpkin carving kits, pet toys, and lunch boxes are being removed from the list. Comments on these changes are open until May 18, 2025, giving everyone a chance to weigh in before the updates take effect.

Next: 2025-06716, Request for Nominations for Members To Serve on National Institute of Standards and Technology and National Technical Information Service Federal Advisory Committees

NIST and NTIS are looking for awesome people to join ten different advisory committees that help guide important science and tech projects, like earthquake safety and AI. If you’re interested, you can nominate yourself or someone else anytime—just no federal lobbyists allowed! This is a great chance to make a difference with no cost involved, and they’ll pick new members as spots open up.