Government Eyes Dropping Defense Items from Disabled-Made Procurement List

2026-08392 — Revising Central Nonprofit Agencies' Requirements To Charge Fees and Clarifying the Permissibility of Subcontracting Within the AbilityOne Program

The AbilityOne Program is updating its rules to make sure central nonprofit agencies get written permission before charging fees and to make subcontracting easier and less complicated. These changes help nonprofits work smoother and faster while following the law. If you’re involved with AbilityOne, get ready to share your thoughts by June 1, 2026!

2026-09746 — Procurement List; Additions

The government is adding new products to a special list that only nonprofit groups employing people who are blind or severely disabled can supply. This change starts on May 31, 2026, and helps these nonprofits get more business while making sure federal agencies buy from the right sources. No extra paperwork or costs are expected for small businesses or agencies.

2026-09610 — Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions

The government wants to add some tasty salt-free spice blends to the list of products made by nonprofits that help people who are blind or severely disabled. At the same time, they plan to stop using a grounds maintenance service at a Navy base in California that was provided by one of these nonprofits. If you have thoughts, speak up by June 13, 2026, before these changes take effect and impact Defense Department buying.

2026-09611 — Procurement List; Deletions

The government is removing some products and services from the special Procurement List that supports people who are blind or severely disabled. Starting June 13, 2026, these items won’t be bought through the usual nonprofit agencies, but this change won’t cause big problems for small businesses or the government budget. It’s a smooth update to keep things running efficiently while still supporting good causes.

2026-08394 — Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions

The government plans to add lawn care services at a Miami NOAA lab to be done by Goodwill Industries of South Florida, while removing custodial services at a Menlo Park USGS campus currently done by Hope Services. These changes support nonprofits that employ people who are blind or severely disabled. Comments on these updates are open until May 30, 2026, so speak up if you have thoughts!

2026-08393 — Procurement List; Deletions

The government is removing some straps and combat ID kits from the special list that supports workers who are blind or severely disabled. Starting May 30, 2026, these items won’t be bought through the usual nonprofit agencies, but this change won’t cause big problems for small businesses. It’s a smooth update to keep things running right without extra costs or paperwork.

Previous: 2026-06867 — Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking the public and small businesses to share their thoughts on how to make paperwork easier and less time-consuming. They want to keep collecting important info but reduce the hassle, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Comments are open until May 11, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to help shape the process!

Next: 2026-06870 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Central Gulf of Alaska Rockfish Program Cost Recovery Fee Notice

If you’re part of the Central Gulf of Alaska Rockfish Program, here’s the scoop: for the 2025 fishing year, the cost recovery fee is set at 3% of the fish’s value. This fee helps cover management and enforcement costs, and payments were due by February 15, 2026. So, if you caught rockfish between April and November 2025, this notice affects you!