The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing changes to the Procurement List. They want to add new services to be provided by nonprofit agencies that employ individuals with severe disabilities, like warehouse support and mailroom operations for the U.S military. At the same time, they propose removing certain products and services, including various clothing items and janitorial services, which have previously been provided by these agencies. Interested parties have until May 25, 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 that tells who can sell certain services and things to the government. They want to add new jobs, like helping in warehouses, but take away some old jobs, like making clothes. People can say what they think about these changes until May 25, 2025.