Feds Axe Parachute Parts from Disabled Employment Procurement List
Published Date: 3/5/2026
Notice
Summary
The government plans to remove several products from the special list that supports nonprofits employing people who are blind or severely disabled. This change affects items like parachute parts, binders, mailing tubes, and USB drives, which will no longer be bought through these agencies. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until April 4, 2026, to speak up before the changes take effect.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 5 costs, 0 mixed.
Procurement List Items Proposed for Deletion
The Committee is proposing to delete several products from the Procurement List that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Those items will no longer be listed for mandatory government purchase if the deletions are finalized.
Parachute Suspension Assembly Deleted
NSN 8470-01-303-8947 (Suspension--Assembly, GT/Parachutist) is proposed for deletion from the Procurement List. The item is listed as Mandatory For the Department of Defense; it will no longer be procured through the Procurement List if deletion is finalized.
USB Flash Drives Deletion Affects North Central Sight Services
NSNs 7045-01-568-4205 and 7045-01-568-4210 (8GB USB Flip Drive, water resistant; and 8GB USB Flash Drive with 256-bit SES encryption) are proposed for deletion. North Central Sight Services, Inc. is listed as the authorized source of supply for these Broad Government Requirements; that sourcing would end if the deletions are finalized.
Binder (Camouflage) Removal Affects South Texas Lighthouse
NSN 7510-01-484-1754 (Binder, Round Ring, Pockets, Camouflage, 1/2'' Capacity, Letter Size) is proposed for deletion. South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind is listed as the authorized source of supply for this Broad Government Requirement, and that sourcing would end if the deletion is finalized.
Mailing Tube Deletion Affects Tarrant County Association
NSN 8110-01-437-4425 (Mailing Tube, 18'' x 2'') is proposed for deletion. Tarrant County Association for the Blind is the authorized source of supply for this Broad Government Requirement; that authorized sourcing would end if the deletion is finalized.
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