Federal Register #2026-07362

Proposed Additions and Deletions to AbilityOne Procurement List: Medical Bandages and Navy HAZMAT Services

This notice details proposed changes to the Procurement List managed by the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled: - Government Buyer: - Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (AbilityOne Program) - Key federal customers include the Department of Defense (DLA Troop Support) and the US Navy - OEMs and Vendors: - Alphapointe (proposed supplier of medical bandages) - The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. (Seattle Lighthouse) (proposed provider of HAZMAT services) - Products and Services Requested: - Addition: Bandage, Cravat, Triangular (NSN: 6510-00-201-1755) for DLA Troop Support - To be supplied by Alphapointe, Kansas City, MO - Addition: Navy HAZMAT services at multiple US Navy facilities in California - To be provided by The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. (Seattle Lighthouse), Seattle, WA - Locations include Naval Base Ventura County (Port Hueneme), Fleet Logistics Center San Diego, Naval Air Station North Island, and Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake - Deletions: - High-capacity 2-hole paper punch (NSN: 7520-01-620-3826) - Shelf stocking, custodial, and warehousing services at Defense Commissary Agency, Camp Pendleton MCB Commissary, CA - Base supply center services at US Navy, Marine Corps Air Station, SERVMART Stores, Cherry Point, NC - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All additions and deletions involve nonprofit agencies employing people who are blind or have severe disabilities - Some requirements are mandatory for specific federal entities and limited to designated geographic locations

Description

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing to add products and services to the Procurement List that will be provided by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Additionally, the Committee proposes to delete certain services previously furnished by such agencies. Comments on these proposed changes must be received by May 16, 2026. The notice includes specific product additions such as a triangular cravat bandage and service additions like Navy HAZMAT services in San Diego, CA, as well as deletions of certain services at military commissaries and supply centers.

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