Wooden Coasters Booted from Gov's Blind Buyer Shopping List

2026-05868 — Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions

The government plans to add new base operations and maintenance services at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska to be done by a nonprofit that helps people with severe disabilities. At the same time, some webbing strap products supplied by another nonprofit will be removed from the list. Comments on these changes are open until April 25, 2026, so interested folks can weigh in before the final decision.

2026-05869 — Procurement List; Additions and Deletions

Starting April 25, 2026, new products and services will be added to the government’s must-buy list from nonprofit groups that employ people who are blind or have severe disabilities. At the same time, some services will be removed from this list. This change helps support these nonprofits while making sure the government gets what it needs on time and without extra hassle.

2026-05367 — Procurement List; Deletions

The government is removing some punch head replacements from the list of products it buys from nonprofit groups that employ people who are blind or severely disabled. This change takes effect on April 19, 2026, and means these products won’t be required to be bought from the usual supplier anymore. It won’t cause extra costs or paperwork for small businesses and might even open up new opportunities for others.

2026-05431 — Public Meeting

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is hosting a virtual public meeting on April 22, 2026, to share updates and discuss new ideas for making AbilityOne products more innovative and made in the USA. This affects people with disabilities who get jobs through federal contracts and anyone interested in supporting domestic manufacturing. If you want to speak or comment, register by mid-April—this is your chance to shape future products and jobs!

2026-05368 — Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions

The Committee is updating its Procurement List by adding a new custodial service for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Guam, provided by a nonprofit that employs people who are blind or severely disabled. At the same time, several safety lighting kits and a helicopter landing zone kit are being removed from the list. Comments on these changes are open until April 18, 2026, so stakeholders have time to weigh in before the updates take effect.

2026-04817 — Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions

The government plans to add two new services to its special Procurement List, meaning nonprofit groups that help people who are blind or severely disabled will get these contracts. One is a supply store at Minot Air Force Base, and the other is janitorial work at an FAA tower in Georgia. They’re also removing some old products and services from the list, with comments due by April 11, 2026.

Previous: 2026-04813 — WhiteHorse Finance, Inc., et al.

WhiteHorse Finance and its partners want permission to team up and invest together in certain companies, which they usually can’t do under current rules. This change affects business development companies and investment funds linked to WhiteHorse, potentially making their investments bigger and better. If no one objects by April 3, 2026, the SEC will likely approve this move, opening doors for smoother joint deals.

Next: 2026-04816 — Sunshine Act Meeting Notice

The Federal Trade Commission is holding a secret meeting on March 12, 2026, to discuss important law enforcement issues. This closed session affects FTC staff and consultants and won’t involve public input or money changes. It’s all about keeping sensitive info under wraps while making key decisions behind the scenes.