Government Mandates Buys from Disability Nonprofits – Business as Usual
Published Date: 11/20/2025
Notice
Summary
Starting December 21, 2025, new services will be added to the government’s Procurement List, meaning federal agencies must buy these services from nonprofit groups that employ people who are blind or have severe disabilities. This change helps support these nonprofits without adding extra paperwork or costs. It’s a win-win that boosts job opportunities while keeping government buying smooth and fair.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Mandatory Base Supply Contract — Census
Starting December 21, 2025, the U.S. Census Bureau's National Processing Center in Jeffersonville, IN must buy Base Supply Center services from a nonprofit. The authorized supplier is Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc., West Allis, WI, and the purchase is a mandatory procurement limited to the contracting activity at that Jeffersonville location.
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