Government Drops Fire Hoses from Blind-Made List
Published Date: 5/14/2026
Notice
Summary
The government is removing some products and services from the special list that supports people who are blind or severely disabled. Starting June 13, 2026, items like carrying cases and fire hoses will no longer be bought through this program, mainly affecting nonprofit agencies that supplied them. This change won’t cause extra costs or paperwork but opens the door for other suppliers to step in.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Nonprofits Lose Mandatory Purchases
Effective June 13, 2026, a set of products and services will be removed from the Procurement List so they will no longer be required to be purchased through the program that supports nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Examples noted in the notice include carrying cases (e.g., Case, Carrying, M240) and a fire hose (Hose, Fire, Lightweight, 1'' x 50').
No New Paperwork for Small Entities
The Committee certified that this deletion will not create additional reporting, recordkeeping, or other compliance requirements for small entities. The notice states explicitly that there will be no new paperwork or compliance duties as a result of this action.
Other Small Suppliers May Become Eligible
The notice states the action may authorize other small entities to furnish the deleted products and services to the Government, opening the opportunity for other suppliers to compete for those government purchases after June 13, 2026.
Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification
The Committee certified under the Regulatory Flexibility Act that this deletion "will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities," and stated there are no known regulatory alternatives that would meet the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act objectives for these deleted items.
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