Nonskid Tape Dropped From Blind Worker List
Published Date: 6/11/2026
Notice
Summary
The government is removing some nonskid tape products from the list of items bought from nonprofits that employ people who are blind or severely disabled. This change takes effect on July 12, 2026, and means these products won’t be purchased through this special program anymore. Small businesses might get new chances to supply these items, but no big money or paperwork changes are expected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Federal Deletes Listed Procurement Items
The Committee removed specific products and services from the Procurement List effective July 12, 2026. The deleted items include nonskid tapes (multiple NSNs), Army physical fitness sweatpants and sweatshirts, floor polishing and surface preparation pads, certain Army women's slacks, and listed services such as janitorial and administrative support that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing people who are blind or have severe disabilities.
Small Businesses May Get New Contracts
Because these items and services are deleted from the Procurement List, the action may authorize small entities to furnish the products and services to the Government. The notice states the action "may result in authorizing small entities to furnish the service(s) to the Government."
No New Small-Entity Compliance Burden
The Committee certified the deletion will not result in additional reporting, recordkeeping, or other compliance requirements for small entities. That certification is part of the Regulatory Flexibility Act considerations in the notice.
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