Procurement List Gets Tweaked: Blind Agencies Add and Subtract
Published Date: 8/27/2026
Notice
Summary
This action adds service(s) to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes product(s) and service(s) from the Procurement List previously furnished by such agencies.
Analyzed Economic Effects
9 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 7 costs, 0 mixed.
Supply Store Service Added at Minot AFB
The Committee added a Contractor Operated Civil Engineer Supply Store as a mandatory purchase for the US Air Force at Minot Air Force Base, Minot AFB, ND, effective September 27, 2026. The authorized nonprofit source named is South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, Corpus Christi, TX, which is authorized to furnish this service to the Government.
Vehicle Maintenance Service Added at Robins AFB
Vehicle Maintenance Services were added as a mandatory purchase for the US Air Force at Robins Air Force Base, Robins AFB, GA, effective September 27, 2026. The authorized nonprofit source named is Skookum Educational Programs, Bremerton, WA, authorized to furnish this service to the Government.
3D Printer Filament Deleted from List
The products 3D printer filament (NSNs 7045-01-705-7357 and 7045-01-705-7358) are deleted from the Procurement List effective September 27, 2026. The previously authorized source was North Central Sight Services, Inc., Williamsport, PA.
Photoluminescent Signs Deleted from List
A set of photoluminescent exit and directional signs and labels (multiple NSNs listed) are deleted from the Procurement List effective September 27, 2026. The previously authorized source for these items was Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Cincinnati, OH.
Helmet Headbands Deleted from List (Lions Services)
Headband items for ground-troop/parachutists helmets (NSNs 8470-01-442-1429; -1430; -1434) are deleted from the Procurement List effective September 27, 2026. The previously authorized source was Lions Services, Inc., Charlotte, NC.
Face Mask Lanyard Deleted from List
The product Face Mask Lanyard, Black, 36" x 3/8" with Breakaway (NSN 8455-01-698-8429) is deleted from the Procurement List effective September 27, 2026. The previously authorized source was West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, San Angelo, TX.
Navy Reserve Promotional Items Deleted
A set of Navy Reserve promotional items (rulers, memo pads, jewelry, keychains, USB drives, etc., multiple NSNs listed) are deleted from the Procurement List effective September 27, 2026. The previously authorized source was Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc., West Allis, WI.
Helmet Headbands Deleted from List (VisionCorps)
Additional helmet headband NSNs (multiple NSNs listed) are deleted from the Procurement List effective September 27, 2026. The previously authorized source was VisionCorps, Lancaster, PA.
Janitorial Service Deleted at Mattydale AFRC
Janitorial/Custodial service for US Army Reserve, William H. Seward AFRC, Mattydale, NY (1099 East Molloy Road) is deleted from the Procurement List effective September 27, 2026. The previously authorized source was Oswego Industries, Inc., Fulton, NY.
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