Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-21585
Proposed Procurement List deletions for protective, medical, office, and textile products
Buyer
Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
Posted
October 22, 2026
Respond By
November 22, 2026
Identifier
2026-21585
The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing to remove 30 product listings from the Procurement List; this is a proposed list change, not a purchase solicitation or award. - Government buyer: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled; no sub-agency or office is specified. - Proposed deletions: Hearing-protection earmuffs, hand-sanitizer refill, webbing and tape, a docking station, and examination gloves in multiple materials, sizes, and configurations. The notice provides no quantities. - Product names, descriptions, and part numbers are itemized below. - OEMs: No product manufacturers are named in the provided notice. - Named authorized sources of supply: Access: Supports for Living Inc.; Travis Association for the Blind; Alabama Industries for the Blind; Chicago Lighthouse Industries; and BOSMA Enterprises. The notice does not map these organizations to individual products. - Related contracting activities: Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support; General Services Administration offices; and Department of Veterans Affairs offices. - Notable requirements: Glove variants include powder-free blue nitrile gloves described as chemo-tested; smooth natural latex gloves; smooth clear flex-vinyl gloves; textured natural latex gloves; and green, latex-free nitrile gloves with inner aloe coating in 5.5 mil and 2.8 mil palm thicknesses. The docking station supports Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C, dual 4K, Windows and Mac, and includes a mounting bracket.
Description
The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled proposes to delete products from the Procurement List that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing people who are blind or have other severe disabilities. The listed products include hearing protection, hand sanitizer refills, webbing and tape, a docking station, and assorted examination gloves. Comments must be received by November 21, 2026.