Government Reserves More Contracts for Nonprofits Hiring Disabled Workers
Published Date: 12/4/2025
Notice
Summary
Starting December 14, 2025, the government will buy new civil engineering maintenance services from nonprofit groups that employ people who are blind or have severe disabilities. This change helps these nonprofits get important contracts with the Air Force, supporting good jobs without extra costs or paperwork. It’s a win-win for the government and hardworking folks who deserve more opportunities!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Air Force Maintenance Contract Assigned
Beginning December 14, 2025, the Civil Engineering Base Maintenance Support contract for the U.S. Air Force Academy (including Farish Recreational Area and Bullseye Auxiliary Airfield) is a mandatory purchase assigned to Skookum Educational Programs, Bremerton, WA. Services are to begin December 15, 2025 under the AbilityOne/Procurement List addition.
No New Small-Entity Compliance Burden
The Committee certified that this action will not result in additional reporting, recordkeeping, or other compliance requirements for small entities. The action may authorize small entities to furnish these services to the Government under the AbilityOne Program.
Immediate Effective Date to Avoid Disruption
The Committee found good cause to waive the usual 30-day delay and made the addition effective December 14, 2025 so the service can start December 15, 2025. This was done because the prior contract expired and to avoid interruption or referral of the work elsewhere.
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