No More Mops or Army Caps from Blind Nonprofits? Comment Now!
Published Date: 10/8/2026
Notice
Summary
The government plans to remove certain mop heads and Army caps from the list of products made by nonprofits that employ people who are blind or severely disabled. This change affects organizations like Mississippi Industries for the Blind and Goodwill Industries of South Florida. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until November 7, 2026, to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Base Supply and Office Store Services Proposed for Deletion
The Committee proposes to delete two mandatory service listings: a Base Supply Center and Retail Gift Shop for the ATF at 99 New York Avenue NE, Washington, DC, and an Office Supply Store for BSC-Defense Supply Service-Washington at Presidential Towers, 2511 South Clarke Street, Arlington, VA. These services were furnished by Virginia Industries for the Blind (Charlottesville, VA). Comments must be received by November 7, 2026.
Mop Heads Removed From Procurement List
The Committee proposes to delete three mop head products (NSNs 7920-01-440-9190, 7920-01-440-9193, and 7920-01-440-9197) from the Procurement List. These items were furnished by Mississippi Industries for the Blind (Jackson, MS). You may submit comments by November 7, 2026.
Army Garrison Caps Deleted for Goodwill
The Committee proposes to delete multiple Army garrison cap NSNs (8405-01-334-1493 through 8405-01-334-1505) from the Procurement List. These caps were furnished by Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., Miami, FL. Comments are due by November 7, 2026.
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