Gov't Adds Products to Buy from Disabled Workers' Nonprofits

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.

2026-05368 — 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.

2026-05431 — 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!

2026-05367 — 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.

2026-04815 — 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: 2026-05868 — 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.

Next: 2026-05870 — Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

The EPA is updating its Privacy Act records to add a new way they can share info, following new government rules, and fixing contact details for their Privacy Officer. This affects anyone whose info the EPA handles, and you have until April 27, 2026, to share your thoughts. No big costs here, just smoother privacy updates to keep things clear and safe!