Government to Drop Two Disability Employment Services
Published Date: 6/4/2026
Notice
Summary
The government plans to remove two services—a custodial job in New Mexico and a courier job in Texas—from a special list that supports nonprofits hiring people who are blind or severely disabled. This means these services might be open to other providers soon. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until July 4, 2026, to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Custodial Service Removed From Procurement List
The Committee is proposing to delete the custodial service at Aguirre Spring Campground, Dripping Springs Natural Area and Organ Mountain Recreation Site in Organ, NM from the Procurement List. The authorized source listed is Tresco, Inc., Las Cruces, NM; comments are due by July 4, 2026.
Courier Service Removed From Procurement List
The Committee is proposing to delete the courier service for Department of Homeland Security, Immigration & Customs Enforcement, Office of Chief Counsel in El Paso, TX (11541 Montana Avenue, Suite O) from the Procurement List. The authorized source listed is Training, Rehabilitation, & Development Institute, Inc., San Antonio, TX; comments must be received by July 4, 2026.
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