Government Adds Items to Nonprofit Procurement List for Disabled
Published Date: 5/15/2026
Notice
Summary
The government is adding new products to a special list that only nonprofits employing people who are blind or severely disabled can supply. Starting May 31, 2026, these nonprofits will be the go-to source for these products, helping create jobs and support their missions. This change means federal buyers will have a new, trusted place to get these items, with no extra costs or paperwork for small businesses.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
AbilityOne Mandatory Supplier Listed
The product NSN 6545-01-689-9365 (Kit, Standard Vehicle, Medical) is added to the Procurement List and, effective May 31, 2026, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. (Seattle Lighthouse), Seattle, WA is the authorized mandatory source of supply for the Department of Defense (Contracting Activity: DLA Troop Support).
Creates Jobs for People with Disabilities
The Committee states this Procurement List addition "will create new jobs for...people with significant disabilities in the AbilityOne program" who face challenges locating employment; the addition is effective May 31, 2026.
No New Small-Entity Compliance Burden
The notice certifies that the action "will not result in additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities."
May Authorize Small Entities To Supply
The notice states the action "may result in authorizing small entities to furnish the product(s) and service(s) to the Government," meaning some small nonprofit suppliers could be authorized sources under the AbilityOne program.
Purchase Availability Route for Other Federal Buyers
The product is not available through the Commission's Commercial Distribution Program; other Federal entities wishing to purchase it must contact the listed contracting activity (DEPT OF DEFENSE, DLA TROOP SUPPORT) directly for information on purchase availability. The change is effective May 31, 2026.
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