Government Dumps Shammy Cloths and Talking Calculators from Special Buy List
Published Date: 1/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The government plans to remove several products from its special list that supports nonprofits employing people who are blind or severely disabled. This means items like splitting mauls, shammy cloths, talking calculators, and Navy promo gear might no longer be bought through these groups. If you want to speak up, you’ve got until February 1, 2026, to send your comments—so don’t miss out!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Government Purchases May Stop Supporting Blind Workers
The Committee proposes removing many products from the Procurement List that nonprofits use to supply the government. Items listed for deletion include splitting mauls, synthetic shammy cloths, talking calculators, and various Navy promotional items; affected suppliers named include Keystone Vocational Services (Sharon, PA) and MidWest Enterprises for the Blind (Kalamazoo, MI). If you want to comment, send your remarks by February 1, 2026 to the Committee at 355 E Street SW, Suite 325, Washington, DC 20024.
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