New Cleaning Services Proposed for Disability Program
Published Date: 6/18/2026
Notice
Summary
The government plans to add new cleaning and groundskeeping services to its special list, which supports nonprofits employing people who are blind or severely disabled. At the same time, some helmet covers will be removed from the list. Comments on these changes are open until July 18, 2026, so interested folks can weigh in before the updates take effect.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Mandatory Custodial Contract at Ft. Lee
The Committee proposes adding a custodial service as a mandatory purchase for Army, MICC Fort Lee, VA. The authorized nonprofit source named is Professional Contract Services, Inc., Austin, TX; this makes that nonprofit the required supplier for that custodial work if the addition is finalized.
Mandatory Grounds Maintenance at Eglin AFB
The Committee proposes adding grounds maintenance as a mandatory purchase for the U.S. Air Force at Eglin Air Force Base, FL. The authorized nonprofit source named is PRIDE Industries, Roseville, CA, making that nonprofit the required supplier for grounds maintenance at that base if finalized.
Removal of Military Helmet Covers From List
The Committee proposes deleting multiple Advanced/Enhanced Combat Helmet covers (NSNs: 8415-01-592-2218; 8415-01-592-2220; 8415-01-515-4662; 8415-01-515-4663; 8415-01-F-05-2290; 8415-01-F-05-2291; 8415-01-F-05-2292) from the Procurement List. These items were supplied by Lions Volunteer Blind Industries, Inc., Morristown; deleting them would remove those items as mandatory purchases for the listed contracting activities.
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