Government Deletes Services from Disability Procurement List
Published Date: 4/25/2025
Notice
Summary
The government is removing some services from the special list that nonprofit groups, helping people who are blind or have serious disabilities, used to provide. This means those services will no longer be bought through these groups. If you’re involved, watch for changes in contracts and timing as this update takes effect.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Services Removed from Procurement List
If you run or work for a nonprofit that employs people who are blind or have other severe disabilities, some services your organization previously provided have been removed from the federal Procurement List. Those services will no longer be purchased through the special procurement program for these nonprofit agencies.
Contracts and Timing Will Change
If you are involved with these contracts, expect changes in who holds the work and in the timing of purchases as this update takes effect. The notice tells affected parties to watch for contract and schedule changes when the deletions are implemented.
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