Federal Register #2026-11695

Notice of Deletions from the Procurement List: Army Uniforms, Floor Pads, Nonskid Tapes, and Support Services

This notice details the removal of specific products and services from the federal Procurement List, previously supplied by nonprofit agencies employing people who are blind or severely disabled. - Government Buyer: - Multiple agencies affected, including General Services Administration, Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Agriculture, and NASA - Products Deleted: - Peel-and-stick nonskid tapes and treads (various NSNs and sizes) - Army physical fitness uniform sweatpants and sweatshirts (gray, multiple sizes, NSNs 8415-01-234-4409 to 8415-01-234-4424) - Army women's slacks (green, multiple sizes, NSNs 8415-01-478-1217 to 8410-00-SLK-699) - Floor polishing and burnishing pads (maroon, sky blue, aqua, peach, tan, brown, black, lime green, blue, white, pink; multiple series and sizes, NSNs 7910-00-NIB-0236 through 7910-01-513-7450) - Services Deleted: - Administrative support for Defense Threat Reduction Agency - Janitorial services for US Army Corps of Engineers - Base supply center operations for NASA Ames Research Center - Equipment operation for Brooks Air Force Base - Custodial services for US Forest Service - Unique Requirements: - All items and services were mandatory sources, supplied by nonprofit agencies supporting employment for people who are blind or severely disabled - Deletions impact federal supply chain and contracting activities across multiple agencies - OEMs: - No specific commercial OEMs are named; products were manufactured or assembled by nonprofit agencies (e.g., Louisiana Association for the Blind, Blind Industries & Services of Maryland, Alabama Industries for the Blind, Beacon Lighthouse, VGS, Inc.) - Notable Impact: - Federal buyers must now seek alternative sources for these products and services - Deletions effective on the specified date, with no option years or contract durations provided

Description

This notice announces the deletion of certain products and services from the Procurement List that were previously furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. The deletions are effective as of July 12, 2026. The products include various nonskid tapes, physical fitness uniform sweatpants and sweatshirts, slacks, and floor polishing pads. Services deleted include administrative support, janitorial, base supply center operations, equipment operation, and custodial services for various federal agencies. The notice provides details on the authorized sources of supply and contracting activities for these items and services.

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