Feds Drop Punch Head Replacements from Disabled Worker Procurement List

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.

2026-05868 — 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.

2026-05431 — 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.

2026-04815 — Procurement List; Deletions

The government is removing some products from the special Procurement List that supports people who are blind or severely disabled. Starting April 12, 2026, these items—like wooden coaster sets and combat ID panels—won't be bought through this program anymore. This change won’t cause extra costs or paperwork and might open doors for new suppliers to step in.

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: 2026-05366 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Crash Report Sampling System (CRSS), Non-Traffic Surveillance (NTS), and Special Study Data Collection

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants to keep collecting important crash and traffic data but with some updates to how they do it. This affects drivers, researchers, and safety experts who rely on accurate info to make roads safer. They’re asking for your thoughts by May 18, 2026, before making these changes official—no big costs, just smarter data gathering!

Next: 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.