Federal Shopping List Adds and Removes Services, Supporting Disabled Workers

2026-08392, Revising Central Nonprofit Agencies' Requirements To Charge Fees and Clarifying the Permissibility of Subcontracting Within the AbilityOne Program

The AbilityOne Program is updating rules so central nonprofit agencies must get written approval before charging fees, making things clearer and easier when subcontracting work. These changes help nonprofits save time and reduce paperwork, affecting agencies involved in AbilityOne starting soon. Comments on these updates are open until June 1, 2026, so jump in and share your thoughts!

2026-21586, Procurement List; Deletions

The government is removing a warehousing and distribution service from the list of jobs reserved for nonprofits that employ people who are blind or severely disabled. This change affects the USDA Food and Nutrition Service in Alexandria, VA, and takes effect on November 22, 2026. No big money or paperwork changes are expected, and small businesses might get a chance to offer these services now.

2026-21585, Procurement List; Proposed Deletions

The government plans to remove several products made by nonprofits that employ people who are blind or severely disabled from its official buying list. This means these groups might lose some sales contracts for items like gloves, hand sanitizer, and hearing protection. If you want to speak up, you’ve got until November 21, 2026, to send your comments.

2026-21048, Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions

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!

2026-21046, Procurement List; Deletions

The government is removing two products—a 23.8-inch desktop monitor and medium-weight plastic knives—from the special Procurement List that supports nonprofits employing people who are blind or severely disabled. This change takes effect on November 15, 2026, and means these items won’t be bought through these agencies anymore. No big money or paperwork changes are expected, but some small businesses might get new chances to supply these products.

2026-20621, Procurement List; Deletions

The government is removing certain products and an office supply service from the special Procurement List that supports nonprofits employing people who are blind or severely disabled. This change, effective November 8, 2026, means these items and services will no longer be bought through these agencies, but it won’t cause extra costs or paperwork. It’s a smooth update to keep things efficient and fair for everyone involved.

Previous: 2026-22098, Notice of Intent To Rule on a Land Release Request for Disposal of Airport Property at the Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, AK

The FAA is thinking about letting Fairbanks International Airport sell 40 acres of land that’s no longer needed for airport use. This land will be sold to a gravel mining company at fair market value. If you want to share your thoughts, make sure to comment by November 30, 2026!

Next: 2026-22100, Appointment of Individuals To Serve as Members of the Performance Review Board

The U.S. AbilityOne Commission has named Jennifer Sheehy, Matt Beebe, and Virna Winters to its Performance Review Board starting November 17, 2025. These appointments affect how the Commission reviews its performance and ensures accountability. No costs or deadlines beyond the start date are mentioned, but this move keeps things running smoothly and fairly.