Government Drops Blind-Made Helmet Covers From Mandatory 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 rules so central nonprofit agencies must get written approval before charging fees, making things clearer and easier when subcontracting work. These changes help nonprofits save time and reduce paperwork, affecting agencies involved in AbilityOne starting soon. Comments on these updates are open until June 1, 2026, so jump in and share your thoughts!

2026-14305 — Procurement List; Proposed Deletions

The government plans to remove some cleaning services from a special list that supports workers who are blind or severely disabled. This affects several federal buildings across the U.S., including historic sites and courthouses. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until August 15, 2026, to speak up before these changes take effect.

2026-13840 — Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions

The government wants to add a Navy Cleaning Kit made by a nonprofit that helps people who are blind or severely disabled, while removing a few other products like magnetic picture hangers and military fuel can tripods from the list. These changes mainly affect the Department of Defense and General Services Administration, with comments open until August 8, 2026. This update helps support good causes while keeping government buying smart and fair.

2026-13839 — Procurement List; Deletions

The government is removing some services, like cleaning and courier work, from a special list that supports nonprofits hiring people who are blind or severely disabled. This change takes effect on August 9, 2026, and might open the door for new providers to step in. No big money or paperwork changes are expected, so it’s a smooth switch for everyone involved.

2026-13390 — Procurement List; Deletions

The government is removing a grout scrubber and some admin support services from the list of products and services bought from nonprofits that employ people who are blind or severely disabled. This change takes effect on August 2, 2026, and won’t cause extra costs or paperwork for small businesses. It might even open doors for new suppliers to step in and help out!

2026-13391 — Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions

The government plans to add new services like courier and fleet management to a special list that supports nonprofits employing people who are blind or severely disabled. At the same time, some products and services will be removed from this list. If you want to share your thoughts, make sure to comment by August 1, 2026—these changes affect agencies like Homeland Security and the Air Force and help direct government contracts to these nonprofits.

Previous: 2026-10572 — Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Joint Committee

The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is holding a virtual meeting on June 17, 2026, to gather ideas from the public on how to make IRS customer service better. Anyone interested can join online or by phone but must register by June 12. This is a great chance for taxpayers to share their thoughts and help improve how the IRS works for everyone.

Next: 2026-10575 — 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for Permanent/Temporary Export or Temporary Import of Classified Defense Articles and Classified Technical Data

The Department of State wants your thoughts on updating the form used to apply for exporting or importing secret defense stuff, like classified tech and equipment. This affects businesses, nonprofits, and individuals who handle these sensitive items. You’ve got until July 27, 2026, to share your feedback, and filling out the form takes about 30 minutes—no surprise fees, just a little paperwork time!