Procurement List Grows with Services for Disabled Workers

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!

2026-13391 — Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions

The government plans to add new services like courier and fleet management to a special list that supports nonprofits employing people who are blind or severely disabled. At the same time, some products and services will be removed from this list. If you want to share your thoughts, make sure to comment by August 1, 2026—these changes affect agencies like Homeland Security and the Air Force and help direct government contracts to these nonprofits.

2026-13390 — Procurement List; Deletions

The government is removing a grout scrubber and some admin support services from the list of products and services bought from nonprofits that employ people who are blind or severely disabled. This change takes effect on August 2, 2026, and won’t cause extra costs or paperwork for small businesses. It might even open doors for new suppliers to step in and help out!

2026-12785 — Procurement List; Additions and Deletions

Starting July 26, 2026, some new products and services will be added to the government’s special shopping list, and a few old ones will be removed. These changes help nonprofit groups that employ people who are blind or have severe disabilities get more work. This update keeps things fair and supports good causes without changing prices or deadlines for buyers.

2026-12601 — Draft FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan for the U.S. AbilityOne Commission

The U.S. AbilityOne Commission is rolling out a new plan for 2026-2030 to create more jobs for people who are blind or have serious disabilities by improving how the program works and teaming up with others. This plan affects workers, federal buyers, and partner organizations, aiming to boost job opportunities and program efficiency. Public comments are open until July 22, 2026, so everyone can share their thoughts before it’s finalized.

2026-12292 — Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions

The government plans to add new cleaning and groundskeeping services to its special list, which supports nonprofits employing people who are blind or severely disabled. At the same time, some helmet covers will be removed from the list. Comments on these changes are open until July 18, 2026, so interested folks can weigh in before the updates take effect.

Previous: 2025-13918 — Procurement List; Proposed Additions

The government plans to add new services to its official list that must be provided by nonprofit groups hiring people who are blind or have serious disabilities. This change helps support these workers by giving them more job opportunities. Keep an eye out for when these updates take effect and how they might impact spending.

Next: 2025-13921 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NSPS for Emission Guidelines and Compliance Times for Small Municipal Waste Combustion Units Constructed on or Before August 30, 1999 (Renewal)

The EPA is asking to keep collecting info from small waste-burning facilities built before August 30, 1999, to make sure they follow pollution rules. This helps protect our air and keeps these places in check without adding new costs. You’ve got until the end of July 2025 for this paperwork approval, with a little extra time for public feedback.