Feds Remove Hole Punch from Disabled Jobs Procurement List
Published Date: 4/16/2026
Notice
Summary
The government is removing a high-capacity hole punch from its official buying list starting May 16, 2026. This change affects nonprofit groups that employ people who are blind or severely disabled, giving other small businesses a chance to supply this product. No big money or paperwork changes are expected, so it’s a smooth switch for everyone involved!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Nonprofit Supplier Removed from Procurement List
Starting May 16, 2026, the item NSN 7520-01-620-3826 (High-capacity 2-hole paper punch, adjustable, 30 sheet capacity, Black Base, Metallic Handle) is deleted from the Procurement List. This product was furnished by Access: Supports for Living Inc., Middletown, NY, and will no longer be a mandatory supply item for the General Services Administration.
New Small-Business Opportunity to Supply Product
Because the hole punch (NSN 7520-01-620-3826) is deleted from the Procurement List effective May 16, 2026, the action may authorize other small entities to furnish this product to the Federal Government. Small businesses can compete to supply this specific item to the General Services Administration after that date.
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