Gov List Purge Looms for Disability Nonprofit Contracts
Published Date: 5/9/2025
Notice
Summary
The government plans to remove some products and services from a special list that helps nonprofit groups employing people with disabilities. This change means those groups might lose contracts for these items or services soon. If you’re involved, keep an eye out for updates on timing and how it could affect budgets.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Nonprofits May Lose Procurement Contracts
The government is proposing to remove certain products and services from the Procurement List that were provided by nonprofit agencies employing people who are blind or have other severe disabilities. If your nonprofit supplies items or services on that list, you could lose those contracts and see impacts to your budget and staff.
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