Government Drops Blind-Made Helmet Covers From Mandatory List
Published Date: 5/28/2026
Notice
Summary
The government plans to remove certain helmet covers, grout scrubbers, and admin support services from a special list that helps nonprofits employing people who are blind or severely disabled. This change affects suppliers like Lions Volunteer Blind Industries and DePaul Industries, with comments open until June 27, 2026. While this means these products and services might be bought elsewhere, it’s a chance to keep the list fresh and focused.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Helmet Covers Removed From Procurement List
The Committee proposes to delete several Advanced/Enhanced Combat Helmet covers (multiple NSNs listed) from the Procurement List. These helmet covers were furnished by Lions Volunteer Blind Industries, Inc. of Morristown, TN; comments are due by June 27, 2026.
Grout Scrubber Contract Proposed Deletion
The Committee proposes to delete the non-scratch grout scrubber (NSN 7920-01-620-2689) from the Procurement List. That scrubber was furnished by Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc., West Allis, WI; comments must be submitted by June 27, 2026.
Administrative Support Service Deletion Proposed
The Committee proposes to delete Administrative Support Services (mandatory for US Army, Communications Security Logistics Activity at Fort Huachuca, AZ) from the Procurement List. Those services were furnished by DePaul Industries, Portland, OR; the public may comment until June 27, 2026.
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