AbilityOne Plans Virtual Chat to Shape Jobs for Blind Americans
Published Date: 6/20/2025
Notice
Summary
The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is hosting a virtual public meeting on July 24, 2025, to share updates and discuss their new 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. This meeting affects people with disabilities who benefit from federal contracts and invites public ideas on simplifying federal buying rules. If you want to speak, register by July 15; otherwise, register by July 23—no cost to join!
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Free virtual meeting — register to speak
The Commission will hold a virtual public meeting via Zoom on July 24, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. If you want to speak you must register by July 15, 2025; other attendees must register by July 23, 2025. There is no cost to join.
AbilityOne FY2026–2030 plan discussed
The meeting will include discussion of the Commission's draft Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2026–2030. This discussion affects people with blindness or significant disabilities who benefit from federal contracts through the AbilityOne Program.
Request for guidance on FAR overhaul
The Commission will discuss the effort to streamline and simplify the Federal Acquisition Regulation and invites public suggestions for AbilityOne guidance to accompany the revised FAR (examples: best practices, tools, work aids). The Commission will consider submitted suggestions when developing related guidance materials.
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Related Federal Register Documents
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.
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