Federal Register #2026-14875

Proposed Deletion of Products and Services from the Federal Procurement List

This notice details the proposed deletion of several products and a custodial service from the federal Procurement List, previously supplied by nonprofit agencies employing people who are blind or severely disabled. - Government Buyers: - Department of Health and Human Services (CDC Office of Acquisition Services, Maryland Procurement Office) - Department of Defense (DLA Troop Support, DEPT OF THE ARMY) - Department of Education (Federal Student Aid) - Nonprofit Agencies (Authorized Sources): - North Central Sight Services, Inc. - Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired - West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind - Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc. - VisionCorps - Products Proposed for Deletion: - 3D printer filament (water soluble, 750g, 1.75 mm and 2.85 mm diameters) - Photoluminescent signs and labels (EXIT, stairwell identifiers for floors 1-10, directional arrows, fire extinguisher, custom printed, etc.) - Face mask lanyards (black, 36 x 38 with breakaway) - Rulers, memo pads, beads, bracelets, keychains, USB drives, trays - Helmet headbands (various sizes and types for ground troops, parachutists, PASGT) - Combat helmet covers (Advanced and Enhanced Combat Helmet, various camouflage patterns and sizes) - Service Proposed for Deletion: - Custodial service for US Army Reserve, William H. Seward AFRC, Mattydale, NY - Notable Requirements: - All products and services were previously mandatory purchases from nonprofit agencies under the AbilityOne Program - Deletion means these items are no longer required to be sourced from these agencies and may be procured through other means

Description

This notice announces the deletion of certain products from the Procurement List that were previously furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. The deletions are part of regular updates managed by the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. The products removed include various covers for combat helmets and other items no longer suitable for federal procurement. The action is effective as of August 22, 2026.

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