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  • 2021-02434 — Procurement List; Additions
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8344
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has decided to add new products to the Procurement List that will be provided by nonprofit agencies employing individuals who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Starting March 7, 2021, disinfectants in 32 oz spray and 1-gallon bottles will be supplied by the Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco, CA, as part of this initiative. This action aims to support small entities by allowing them to supply products to the government, with no additional compliance burdens.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is adding new cleaning products, like spray bottles, to what they buy, and these will be made by people with disabilities at a special agency in California. This helps these people have jobs and make money without causing any extra problems for small companies.

  • 2024-30423 — Procurement List; Additions and Deletions
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104107
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has announced changes to the Procurement List, effective January 19, 2025. This update involves removing certain products and services that were previously provided by nonprofit agencies employing individuals who are blind or have severe disabilities. Products being deleted include various sizes of Army jackets and trousers, a wall clock, and toilet tissue. Additionally, grounds maintenance services at specific army reserve centers and engineers' headquarters will be affected. This decision is made under the provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act, without significantly impacting small businesses.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is making changes by removing some jackets, trousers, a clock, and toilet paper from a special list of things that people with disabilities make. It also means that these folks might not do some cleaning jobs at army places anymore.

  • 2021-04009 — Procurement List; Proposed Deletions
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11732
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has proposed to remove certain products from the Procurement List. These products, currently provided by nonprofit agencies employing individuals with blindness or severe disabilities, include helmet covers, wall clocks, and physical fitness uniform pants. The Committee invites the public to submit comments about this proposal by March 28, 2021. The goal of this proposal is to give interested parties a chance to provide feedback on these proposed changes.

    Simple Explanation

    The Committee wants to stop buying some items, like helmet covers and clocks, from special organizations that help people who are blind or have other disabilities. They want to know what people think before deciding and are asking for comments by a certain date.

  • 2021-02141 — Procurement List; Additions
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7862
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has announced an addition to the Procurement List, which includes a custodial service at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico. This service will be provided by ENMRSH, Inc., a nonprofit agency that employs individuals who are blind or have severe disabilities. The addition will take effect on February 15, 2021, and is aimed at creating new job opportunities for people with significant disabilities under the AbilityOne program. This decision follows the expiration of the previous contract, and it ensures that the Air Force's needs are met without interruption.

    Simple Explanation

    The government added a new cleaning job at an Air Force Base in New Mexico to a list of jobs for a nonprofit that helps people who can't see or have other big challenges, so these people have a chance to work.

  • 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.

  • 2025-02631 — Procurement List; Proposed Deletions
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9620
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing to remove certain products and services from the Procurement List. These products and services are currently provided by nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have other severe disabilities. The public is invited to submit comments on this proposal by March 16, 2025. The affected items include a biodegradable detergent spray and custodial as well as grounds maintenance services at various federal facilities.

    Simple Explanation

    The committee is thinking about taking some jobs and goods off a special list made to help people who can't see well or have other big challenges to find work. People can share what they think about this idea until March 16, 2025.

  • 2021-01980 — Procurement List; Proposed additions and deletions
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7546
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is considering changes to their Procurement List. They plan to add new products that nonprofit agencies will supply, which employ individuals with visual impairments or other severe disabilities. At the same time, they are proposing to remove certain products and services that these agencies used to provide. The public is invited to send comments on these proposed changes by February 28, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Committee is thinking about changing their shopping list by adding new items made by special groups that help people who can't see well or have other big challenges, and taking off some old items they used to have. They want people to tell them what they think about these changes by the end of February 2021.

  • 2025-06196 — Procurement List; Proposed Deletions
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15456
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is suggesting the removal of certain products and services from the Procurement List. These items and services have been provided by nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have significant disabilities. The Committee is inviting public comments on these proposed deletions until May 11, 2025. The notice lists specific products, such as laundry detergent and drinking straws, along with certain services, like janitorial and administrative work, that are suggested for removal.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to stop buying some things, like soap and straws, from businesses that help people who can't see or have other challenges. They want people to tell them what they think about this change by May 11, 2025.

  • 2025-02352 — Procurement List; Deletions
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9135
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has decided to remove certain products from its Procurement List, which previously included items supplied by nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have severe disabilities. This removal will be effective on March 9, 2025. The decision was made after reviewing relevant information and determining that these products are no longer suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under the applicable laws. The listed items include various mahogany wall clocks and a specific type of ballpoint pen.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine there's a list where the government buys things from special groups that help people who can't see or have other big challenges. The government decided to take some clocks and pens off this list, but they didn't really say why these items aren't needed anymore or what might happen to the people who made them.

  • 2021-00151 — Procurement List; Proposed deletions
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1484
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing to remove several products from the Procurement List. These products were provided by nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have severe disabilities. The proposed deletions include various items such as pillowcases, a gear pack, and different types of floor pads. The purpose of the notice is to allow people to submit comments on these proposed deletions, with a deadline for comments set for February 7, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is thinking about stopping some special items, like pillowcases and a gear bag, from being bought through a program that helps people with disabilities by giving them jobs. They want to know what people think before they decide, and everyone can share their thoughts until February 7, 2021.

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