Federal Register #2026-09045

Proposed Additions and Deletions to Federal Procurement List: Shipping Boxes, Batteries, and Custodial Services

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (U.S. AbilityOne Commission) is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the federal Procurement List, affecting both products and services for multiple federal agencies. - Government Buyer: - Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (U.S. AbilityOne Commission) - Agencies involved: Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, National Weather Service, NASA, US Air Force, US Army Corps of Engineers, US Forest Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Agriculture - OEMs and Vendors: - ReadyOne Industries, Inc. (shipping boxes) - Eastern Carolina Vocational Center, Inc. (batteries) - Nobis Enterprises, Inc. (custodial services) - Nonprofit agencies employing people who are blind or have severe disabilities (mandatory sources) - Products Requested: - Weather-resistant shipping boxes (NSN 8115-01-724-4243) - Batteries: - AA, 1.5V, lithium manganese dioxide (NSN 6135-01-619-4423, PN L91) - 1/2AA, 3.6V, lithium thionyl chloride (NSN 6135-01-669-4691, PN LS14250) - AA, 1.5V, alkaline (NSN 6135-01-659-5393, PN E91) - 12V, sealed lead acid, 880 CCA (NSN 6140-01-531-6834) - Services Requested: - Custodial service at Mountain Home Air Force Base, ID (366 Gunfighter Ave.) - Administrative support at Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Fort Belvoir, VA - Janitorial service at US Army Corps of Engineers, Costa Mesa USARC, CA - Base supply center at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA - Operation of individual equipment element at Brooks Air Force Base, TX - Custodial service at US Forest Service, Blackduck Ranger District and Chippewa National Forest Supervisors Office, MN - Notable Requirements: - All products and services are to be provided by nonprofit agencies employing people who are blind or have severe disabilities, as mandatory sources - Proposed deletions include nonskid tapes, Army physical fitness uniforms, surface preparation pads, floor polishing machine pads, Army women's slacks, and various administrative, janitorial, and custodial services at federal facilities - Key Locations: - Mountain Home Air Force Base, ID - Fort Belvoir, VA - Costa Mesa USARC, CA - NASA Ames Research Center, CA - Brooks Air Force Base, TX - Blackduck Ranger District and Chippewa National Forest Supervisors Office, MN

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 furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and delete products and services previously furnished by such agencies. The additions include shipping boxes, various types of batteries, and custodial services at specific government locations. The deletions include various nonskid tapes, physical fitness uniforms, surface preparation pads, and janitorial and administrative support services. Comments on the proposed changes must be received by June 6, 2026.

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