Federal Register #2026-08394

Proposed Additions and Deletions to Procurement List: Lawn Care, Custodial, and Grounds Maintenance Services

This opportunity concerns proposed changes to the federal Procurement List for services provided by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or severely disabled: - Government Buyers: - Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Atlantic Oceanographic & Meteorological Laboratory - General Services Administration (GSA) PBS Region 9 - Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (contracting office) - OEMs and Vendors: - Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc. (proposed source for new lawn care services) - Hope Services (previous provider of custodial services, proposed for deletion) - North Bay Rehabilitation Services, Inc. (previous provider of grounds maintenance, proposed for deletion) - Products/Services Requested: - Addition: Lawn care services for NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic & Meteorological Laboratory in Miami, FL - To be provided by Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc. - Deletions: Custodial and related services, and grounds maintenance services at the U.S. Geological Survey Campus in Menlo Park, CA - Previously provided by Hope Services and North Bay Rehabilitation Services, Inc. - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All services are to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities - The Committee is seeking public comment on the proposed changes, including any input on geographic limitations - Places of Performance: - NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic & Meteorological Laboratory, 4301 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL - U.S. Geological Survey Campus, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, CA

Description

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing to add services to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. These services include lawn care for NOAA in Miami, FL. The Committee is also proposing to delete certain services previously furnished by such agencies, including custodial and grounds maintenance services at the U.S. Geological Survey Campus in Menlo Park, CA. Comments on these proposed changes must be received by May 30, 2026.

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