Helmet Covers Removed From Blind Worker Procurement List
Published Date: 7/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The government is removing certain helmet covers from the list of products it buys from nonprofits that employ people who are blind or severely disabled. This change takes effect on August 22, 2026, and won’t cause extra costs or paperwork for small businesses. It’s a smooth update to keep procurement efficient and fair.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Helmet Covers Removed from Procurement List
On August 22, 2026, the government deleted specific helmet covers from the Procurement List that had been furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. The deleted items include NSNs 8415-01-515-4662, 8415-01-515-4663, 8415-01-592-2218, 8415-01-592-2220, 8415-01-F-05-2290, 8415-01-F-05-2291, and 8415-01-F-05-2292 (various Advanced/Enhanced Combat Helmet covers). The previously authorized source of supply for these items was Lions Volunteer Blind Industries, Inc., Morristown, TN.
Certification of No Significant Small-Entity Impact
The agency certified this deletion will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The certification states the action will not create additional reporting, recordkeeping, or other compliance requirements; it may authorize small entities to furnish the products to the Government; and there are no known regulatory alternatives to meet the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act objectives for these deleted products.
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