Government Removes Storage Shelf from Disability 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: 2026-07876 — Notice of Funding Extension for the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program-Behavioral Health Care Technical Assistance

The Rural Communities Opioid Response Program is getting a one-year funding boost to keep helping rural groups improve behavioral health and opioid care. JBS International, the current awardee, will get $10 million to continue their expert support from September 2026 to August 2027. This extension means rural communities can keep getting the help they need to fight opioid challenges and improve health services.

Next: 2026-07879 — Procurement List; Additions and Deletions

The government is removing several safety and helicopter landing kits from the special list that supports nonprofits employing people who are blind or severely disabled. This change takes effect on May 24, 2026, and means these products won’t be bought through that program anymore. The update won’t cause extra costs or paperwork and might open doors for other small businesses to supply these items.