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Search Results: agency_names:"Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled"

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10890
    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, specifically marking flags, from the Procurement List. These products were supplied by nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have severe disabilities. Public comments on this proposal are invited and must be submitted by March 30, 2025. Interested parties can contact Michael R. Jurkowski for more information or to submit comments via phone or email.

    Simple Explanation

    The Committee wants to stop buying some special flags that were made by people who can't see well or have other disabilities. They want to hear what people think about this by the end of March 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8123
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has announced the removal of certain products and services from the government Procurement List. These items, which were previously provided by nonprofits that employ individuals who are blind or have severe disabilities, will no longer be supplied to the federal government. Products removed include an automatic transmission filter parts kit, and services such as food service at Kirtland Air Force Base and switchboard operation at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System. The changes will take effect on February 23, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The government decided that some things, like a car part and some help at a military base and hospital, won't be bought from special groups anymore. These groups help people who can't see or have other big challenges.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12153
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is planning changes to its Procurement List. They propose to add a janitorial service at the DLA Distribution Depot in Warner Robins, Georgia, which will be provided by a nonprofit agency. Meanwhile, they intend to remove several products, such as wool socks and chemical protective clothing, previously supplied by various nonprofit agencies. The public has until April 13, 2025, to submit comments on these proposed changes.

    Simple Explanation

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled wants to change a list of services and products they buy. They plan to add a cleaning service in Georgia and stop buying some items like socks and clothing. People can tell the committee what they think about these changes until April 13, 2025.