Gov Shuffles Cleaning Jobs on AbilityOne Procurement List
Published Date: 10/15/2026
Notice
Summary
The government plans to add new cleaning and grounds maintenance jobs for nonprofit groups that help people who are blind or severely disabled, while removing some old cleaning and laundry jobs from the list. These changes affect military bases in Virginia, New Mexico, Iowa, and Kentucky. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until November 14, 2026, so act fast!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Mandatory Custodial Contract at Fort Belvoir
The Committee proposes adding a custodial service requirement at Fort Belvoir, VA (Nolan Buildings 244/244B, Garage, Guard Shack, 193,712 and 766) as a mandatory purchase to be furnished by ServiceSource, Inc., Oakton, VA. Interested parties can submit comments on or before November 14, 2026, which the Committee will consider before finalizing the addition.
Mandatory Grounds Maintenance at Holloman AFB
The Committee proposes adding a grounds maintenance service requirement at Holloman Air Force Base, NM (750 David L. Goldfein Street) as a mandatory purchase to be furnished by CW Resources, Inc., New Britain, CT. The comment deadline is November 14, 2026, and the Committee will consider comments before adding the service.
Removal of Custodial Job at Davenport, IA
The Committee proposes deleting a custodial service at the US Army Corps of Engineers, Central Area Office, Davenport, IA (1910 E. Kimberly Road, Suite 105) that had been furnished by The Arc of the Quad Cities Area, Rock Island, IL. The deletion would remove that mandatory Procurement List assignment for that nonprofit.
Removal of Laundry Service at Fort Campbell
The Committee proposes deleting a laundry service at US Army Fort Campbell, KY (8th and Desert Storm, Bldg 5212) that had been furnished by Great Plains Enterprises, Inc., Las Vegas, NV, removing that mandatory Procurement List assignment for that nonprofit.
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