Blind-Made Knives for Combat: Uncle Sam's Sharp Social Good Procurement
Published Date: 2/12/2026
Notice
Summary
The government plans to add two types of combat knives made by a nonprofit that employs people who are blind or severely disabled, while removing some punch head replacements from the list. These changes mainly affect the Department of Defense and aim to support good causes without extra costs. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until March 14, 2026!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
DoD to Buy Two Combat Knives
The Committee proposes adding two combat knives (NSNs 1095-01-619-0636 and 1095-01-609-1271) to the Procurement List to be produced by DePaul Industries, a nonprofit that employs persons who are blind or have severe disabilities. If added, these products would be mandatory for the Department of Defense (DLA Land and Maritime) and may not be available through the U.S. AbilityOne Commission's Commercial Distribution Program.
Removal of Punch Head Replacements
The Committee proposes deleting four punch head replacement items from the Procurement List (NSNs 7520-01-431-6243, 7520-01-431-6245, 7520-01-431-6248, and 7520-01-431-6250). These items were previously furnished by nonprofit agencies that employ persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities and had been mandatory for the Total Government Requirement under GSA.
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