Gov Adds Disability-Made Goods to Must-Buy Procurement List
Published Date: 7/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The government is updating its Procurement List by adding new products made by nonprofit groups that hire people who are blind or have severe disabilities, while also removing some old products and services. This helps support these amazing workers and keeps the list fresh. Changes take effect soon, making sure the right products get the spotlight and support continues flowing.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Adds Products for Nonprofit Agencies
If you run or work at a nonprofit agency that employs people who are blind or have other severe disabilities, the government added one or more products to the federal Procurement List that your agency will furnish. The notice says these products will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.
Removes Previously Furnished Items
The government removed one or more products and services from the federal Procurement List that had previously been furnished by nonprofit agencies employing people who are blind or have other severe disabilities. If your nonprofit previously supplied those listed items, those specific products or services are being deleted from the Procurement List.
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