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  • 2025-04856 — Public Meeting
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13352
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, also known as the U.S. AbilityOne Commission, has announced a public meeting scheduled for April 24, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET, to be held virtually via Zoom. The meeting will include updates from the Commission's leadership and a session discussing "How the AbilityOne Program Contributes to the Domestic Industrial Base." Public comments and suggestions on this topic are invited, and interested individuals can register to attend or request speaking time by April 15, 2025. The registration link and more details are available on the Commission's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The AbilityOne Commission is having an online meeting on April 24, 2025. People can listen to updates and talk about how the program helps create jobs, but they need to sign up by April 15 to join or speak.

  • 2025-06715 — Procurement List; Deletions
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16512
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has announced the removal of certain products from the Procurement List. These products, once provided by nonprofit agencies employing individuals with severe disabilities, are no longer considered suitable for government procurement. The items being deleted include specific socks and coats used for extreme cold or chemical protection. This decision, effective on May 18, 2025, is not expected to significantly impact small businesses, and it may allow other small entities to supply these products in the future.

    Simple Explanation

    The government decided to stop buying certain socks and coats from groups that help people with disabilities. They think this change won't hurt small companies and maybe new ones can get a chance to sell these products.

  • 2025-06714 — Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16511
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing changes to its Procurement List, which impacts which products and services must be sourced from nonprofit agencies that employ people who are blind or have severe disabilities. They are planning to add a building management service at a U.S. Army location in Texas and remove various products and services, such as a medical transcription service and multiple kitchen and cleaning items. The public has until May 18, 2025, to submit comments on these proposed changes.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is deciding to make a change to a special shopping list for items and services it buys to help people who might need extra help doing jobs, like those who can't see well. They want to add some new services but also take away some things like helping with typing medical notes, cleaning, and making glasses. People can say what they think about these changes until May 18, 2025.

  • 2025-04854 — Procurement List; Proposed Deletions
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13352
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has issued a notice proposing to remove certain services from the Procurement List. These services, which involve shelf stocking, custodial, and warehousing duties at the Bolling AFB Commissary handled by CW Resources, Inc., may no longer be sourced from nonprofit agencies employing individuals with disabilities. This proposal allows the public to submit comments by April 20, 2025, before making a final decision.

    Simple Explanation

    The Committee wants to stop using certain services from a list that help blind people or people with disabilities get jobs, and they are asking people to give their thoughts about this before making a final decision.

  • 2025-02915 — Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10074
    Reading Time:about 17 minutes

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is considering changes to the Procurement List, which involves adding new products supplied by nonprofits that employ people with disabilities, and removing some products and services that are currently provided by such organizations. They propose adding products like medical scopes and accessories, to be supplied by agencies like Alphapointe and BOSMA Enterprises, and plan to remove items like chemical protection clothing and some services. The Committee invites public comments on these changes by March 23, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Committee wants to add some new things to a list that helps blind and disabled people get jobs by making important items, like medical tools. They will also take away other things from the list, like certain clothes used for protection, and they want to hear what people think about these changes.

  • 2025-05357 — Procurement List; Proposed Deletions
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14127
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing to remove certain products and services from its Procurement List. These products and services are currently provided by nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have severe disabilities. The items include various types of file folders and specialized bulk equipment kits. Additionally, janitorial services at specific locations are under review for removal. Public comments on these proposed deletions are welcome until April 27, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled wants to stop buying some things made by people who have trouble seeing or have other big challenges, like certain folders and cleaning services. They want to hear what people think about this by April 27, 2025.

  • 2025-02021 — Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8705
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is suggesting changes to the Procurement List. They plan to add new products that will be supplied by nonprofit agencies employing individuals with blindness or severe disabilities. At the same time, they propose deleting certain products and services that were previously supplied by these agencies. The public can submit comments on these proposed changes until March 2, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Committee wants to add some new things that blind people and those with disabilities can help make and sell, and they also want to stop selling some old things those people used to make. People can say if they like or don't like these changes until March 2, 2025.

  • 2024-29426 — Notice of Meeting
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100984
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has announced a public meeting scheduled for January 23, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, and registration is required to participate. During this quarterly meeting, updates will be provided by key members of the Commission, and there will be a discussion on Compliance Policy 51.405, concerning "Employee Career Development." Public comments and suggestions on this topic are invited, with opportunities available for those registered to speak or submit comments.

    Simple Explanation

    The Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is having an online meeting where people will talk about helping employees grow their careers. They ask if anyone wants to share their ideas, but you need to sign up before January 14, 2025, if you want to speak.

  • 2025-02351 — Procurement List; Proposed Deletions
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9136
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing to remove certain services from its Procurement List. These services were offered by nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have severe disabilities. The list includes services like call center operations and janitorial work. This proposal is open for public comments until March 9, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled wants to stop using some services from a list that helps people with disabilities get jobs. They are asking people what they think about this plan until March 9, 2025.

  • 2025-05358 — Procurement List; Additions and Deletions
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14126
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled announced changes to the Procurement List, effective April 27, 2025. New products, including a women's cravat for Space Force, will be added and supplied by designated nonprofits. Meanwhile, certain protective clothing items and services like call center operations and grounds maintenance are being removed due to a lack of government requirements. This decision aims to continue supporting employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities through nonprofit agencies.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is making a list of things they buy to help create jobs for people with disabilities, and they are adding new things like a special scarf for Space Force. They might also stop buying some other stuff like special clothes because they don't need them anymore, which could affect the companies that used to make them.

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