Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions
Published Date: 2/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The government wants to add a new medical vehicle kit made by a nonprofit that helps people who are blind or severely disabled, mainly for the Department of Defense. At the same time, they plan to remove some items like wooden coaster sets and combat ID panels from the list. If you have thoughts, speak up by March 7, 2026, before these changes take effect!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Delete Many Listed Products
The Committee proposes to delete multiple products previously on the Procurement List, including NSN 7510-00-NIB-0364 (Coaster Set, Wooden), numerous combat identification panel assemblies (various NSNs listed), parts kit NSN 2530-01-337-7324, and many remanufactured toner cartridges (many NSNs listed). Several deletions are marked "Mandatory For: Total Government Requirement" or are mandatory for the Department of the Army or Defense Logistics Agency; comments are due March 7, 2026.
Add Medical Vehicle Kit
The Committee proposes to add NSN 6545-01-689-9365, "Kit, Standard Vehicle, Medical," to the Procurement List. The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. (Seattle Lighthouse) in Seattle, WA is listed as the authorized source and the item is mandatory for the Department of Defense; comments are due March 7, 2026. If the Committee grants the related request, the product will not be available through the U.S. AbilityOne Commission's Commercial Distribution Program.
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