Procurement List; Additions, 43988-43990 [2011-18516]

Download as PDF 43988 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 141 / Friday, July 22, 2011 / Notices has been notified of the intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt at (503) 820–2280 at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Dated: July 18, 2011. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2011–18474 Filed 7–21–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216). Permit No. 14525 authorizes the import of biological samples from 10 fur seals for studies on the mechanisms of sleep in fur seals. Samples will be imported from Russia to UCLA for analysis, and samples will be exported from the U.S. to South Africa for additional analysis. The permit is valid for five years from the date of issuance. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Dated: July 18, 2011. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RIN 0648–XZ86 Marine Mammals; File No. 14525 [FR Doc. 2011–18579 Filed 7–21–11; 8:45 am] National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit. BILLING CODE 3510–22–P Notice is hereby given that a permit has been issued to Oleg Lyamin, PhD, Dept. of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), 16111 Plummer St., North Hills, CA 91343, to import and export marine mammal specimens for scientific research. ADDRESSES: The permit and related documents are available for review upon written request or by appointment in the following offices: Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone (301) 427–8401; fax (301) 713–0376; and Southwest Region, NMFS, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802–4213; phone (562) 980–4001; fax (562) 980–4018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Sloan or Jennifer Skidmore, (301) 427–8401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 21, 2010, notice was published in the Federal Register (75 FR 64986) that a request for a permit to import northern fur seal (Callorhinus ursinus) specimens for scientific research had been submitted by the above-named applicant. The requested permit has been issued under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), and the regulations governing the taking and National Technical Information Service Advisory Board AGENCY: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:59 Jul 21, 2011 Jkt 223001 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Technical Information Service National Technical Information Service, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces the next meeting of the National Technical Information Service Advisory Board (the Advisory Board), which advises the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) on policies and operations of the Service. DATES: The Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, August 25 from 9 a.m. to approximately 4:15 p.m. ADDRESSES: The Advisory Board meeting will be held in Room 115 of the NTIS Facility at 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22312. Please note admittance instructions under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Steven D. Needle, (703) 605–6404, sneedle@ntis.gov. SUMMARY: The NTIS Advisory Board is established by Section 3704b(c) of Title 15 of the United States Code. The charter has been filed in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The morning session will feature a general review of NTIS lines of business, but the focus will be on strategic planning issues. The afternoon session will feature risk assessment from both an operational and strategic perspective and an opportunity to receive any public comments, as noted below. It will conclude with a roundtable discussion by the Board members and a variety of administrative matters. A final agenda and summary of the proceedings will be posted at the NTIS Web site as soon as they are available (https://www.ntis.gov/about/ advisorybd.asp). The NTIS Facility is a secure one. Accordingly, persons wishing to attend should call the contact identified above to arrange for admission. If there are sufficient expressions of interest up to one-half hour will be reserved for public comments during the afternoon session. Questions from the public will not be considered by the Board, but any person who wishes to submit a written statement for the Board’s consideration should mail or e-mail it to the contacts named above not later than August 19, 2011. Dated: July 18, 2011. Bruce Borzino, Director. [FR Doc. 2011–18584 Filed 7–21–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–04–P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Additions Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. AGENCY: ACTION: Additions to the Procurement List. This action adds products and services to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. SUMMARY: DATES: Effective Date: 8/22/2011. Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800, 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia, 22202–3259. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barry S. Lineback, Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\22JYN1.SGM 22JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 141 / Friday, July 22, 2011 / Notices Additions On 4/29/2011 (76 FR 23998) and 5/27/2011 (76 FR 30923–30924), the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notices of proposed additions to the Procurement List. After consideration of the material presented to it concerning capability of qualified nonprofit agencies to provide the products and services and impact of the additions on the current or most recent contractors, the Committee has determined that the products and services listed below are suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 46–48c and 41 CFR 51– 2.4. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. The action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities other than the small organizations that will furnish the products and services to the Government. 2. The action will result in authorizing small entities to furnish the products and services to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46–48c) in connection with the products and services proposed for addition to the Procurement List. End of Certification mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Accordingly, the following products and services are added to the Procurement List: Products Recordable DVDs and CDs NSN: 7045–01–444–5160—Compact Disc, Recordable, Single, Silver. NSN: 7045–00–NIB–0264—Compact Disc, Recordable, 50 CDs on Spindle, White Ink Jet Printable, Silver. NSN: 7045–01–521–4221—Compact Disk, Recordable, 50 CDs on Spindle, Silver. Coverage: A-List for the total Government requirement as aggregated by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, PA. NSN: 7045–01–521–4250—Digital Video Disc, + Recordable Rewritable, 25 DVDs on Spindle, Silver. NSN: 7045–01–521–4243—Digital Video Disc,—Recordable, 25 DVDs on Spindle, Silver. NSN: 7045–01–521–4235—Digital Video Disc, + Recordable, 25 DVDs on Spindle, VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:59 Jul 21, 2011 Jkt 223001 Silver. NSN: 7045–01–521–4216—Compact Disc, Recordable, 25 CDs on Spindle, Silver. Coverage: B-List for the broad Government requirement as aggregated by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, PA. NPA: North Central Sight Services, Inc., Williamsport, PA. Contracting Activity: Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, PA. NSN: 7920–01–343–3776—Wet Mop Wringer and Bucket Set, Yellow. NPA: New York City Industries for the Blind, Inc., Brooklyn, NY. Contracting Activity: General Services Administration, Fort Worth, TX Coverage: A-List for the Total Government Requirement as aggregated by the General Services Administration. Melamine Serverware (Military Resale) NSN: M.R. 305—Melamine Dinner Plate. NSN: M.R. 306—Melamine Fruit Plate. NSN: M.R. 307—21oz Melamine Tumbler. NSN: M.R. 308—Bamboo Placemat. NPA: Industries for the Blind, Inc., West Allis, WI. Contracting Activity: Military Resale-Defense Commissary Agency, Fort Lee, VA. Coverage: C-List for the requirements of military commissaries and exchanges as aggregated by the Defense Commissary Agency. NSN: 8465–01–580–1312—Bandoleer Ammunition Pouch, MOLLE Components, OCP. NPAs: The Arkansas Lighthouse for the Blind, Little Rock, AR; Mississippi Industries for the Blind, Jackson, MS. Contracting Activity: Department of the Army Research, Development, & Engineering Command, Natick, MA. Coverage: C-List for 100% of the requirement of the Department of the Army, as aggregated by the Department of the Army Research, Development, & Engineering Command, Natick, MA. Services Service Type/Location: HVAC/Building Maintenance Services, White Sands Missile Range, NM. NPA: Skookum Educational Programs, Bremerton, WA. Contracting Activity: Dept of the Army, W6QM White Sands DOC, White Sands Missile Range, NM. Service Type/Location: Facilities Maintenance, Yakima Training Center and Multipurpose Range Complex, Multipurpose Training Range, Yakima, WA. NPA: Skookum Educational Programs, Bremerton, WA. Contracting Activity: Dept of the Army, W6QM FT Lewis, Directorate of Contracting, Fort Lewis, WA. The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (Committee) operates pursuant to statutory and regulatory requirements. The Committee regulation at 41 CFR part 51–2–4 states that for a PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 43989 commodity or service to be suitable for addition to the Procurement List each of the following criteria must be satisfied: Employment potential, nonprofit agency qualifications, capability, and a less than severe level of impact on the current contractor for the commodity or service. Comments were received from a law firm on behalf of the incumbent contractor. The comments assert that the Committee should not add this project to the Procurement List for several reasons including (1) Financial impact on the current contractor; (2) the project is not appropriate for people with severe disabilities to perform; (3) the prospective nonprofit agency has no experience performing these type services; (4) the impact on employees of the contractor; and (5) this type project is not what Congress intended when enacting the Javits-Wagner-O’Day (JWOD) Act. Information available to the Committee in considering this project indicates that there would not be a severe adverse impact to the contractor if this project is added to the Procurement List. The Committee, with its experience and expertise, has determined that people with severe disabilities are capable of performing the type of work required, and that the proposed nonprofit agency is qualified and capable of performing this work, based on applicable experience. Finally, the purpose of the JWOD Act and the responsibility of the Committee are to create employment opportunities for people with the most severe disabilities, who cannot obtain or maintain employment on their own. The remedial nature of the JWOD Act is such that Committee actions may result in an incumbent contractor not having the opportunity to compete for follow-on contracts; commercial contractors and their employees are better able to obtain employment than individuals with severe disabilities who historically have encountered greater obstacles than nondisabled employees. A planned transition period will afford incumbent employees the opportunity to continuing working while they seek other positions. Accordingly, after full consideration, the Committee has determined that the service is suitable for addition to the Procurement List. Service Type/Location: Custodial Services, WI092 Hammond USARC, 1935 Engineer Way, Hammond, WI. NPA: Opportunity Partners Inc., Minnetonka, MN. Contracting Activity: Dept of the Army, W6QM Army Res Contr Ctr North, Fort McCoy, WI. Service Type/Location: Base Operation E:\FR\FM\22JYN1.SGM 22JYN1 43990 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 141 / Friday, July 22, 2011 / Notices Support Service, Department of Public Works (DPW), Fort Sill, OK. NPAs: Professional Contract Services, Inc., Austin, TX (Prime Contractor); Work Services Corporation, Wichita Falls, TX (Subcontractor). Contracting Activity: Dept of the Army, W6QM Ft Sam Houston Contr Ctr, Fort Sam Houston, TX. Barry S. Lineback, Director, Business Operations. [FR Doc. 2011–18516 Filed 7–21–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353–01–P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Proposed Additions to and Deletion from the Procurement List. AGENCY: The Committee is proposing to add products and services to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes a product previously furnished by such agency. DATES: Comments must be received on or before: 8/22/2011. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800, 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202–3259. For Further Information or To Submit Comments Contact: Barry S. Lineback, Telephone: (703) 603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or e-mail CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. SUMMARY: This notice is published pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 47(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its purpose is to provide interested persons an opportunity to submit comments on the proposed actions. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Additions If the Committee approves the proposed additions, the entities of the Federal Government identified in this notice will be required to procure the products and services listed below from nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:59 Jul 21, 2011 Jkt 223001 The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. If approved, the action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities other than the small organizations that will furnish the products and services to the Government. 2. If approved, the action will result in authorizing small entities to furnish the products and services to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46–48c) in connection with the products and services proposed for addition to the Procurement List. Comments on this certification are invited. Commenters should identify the statement(s) underlying the certification on which they are providing additional information. End of Certification The following products and services are proposed for addition to Procurement List for production by the nonprofit agencies listed: Products NSN: AF340—Turtleneck, USAF, Unisex, Dark Navy Blue, Numerous Sizes NSN: AF390—Coveralls/Jumpsuit, USAF, Unisex, Lightweight, Dark Navy, Blue, Numerous Sizes NSN: AF420—Nameplate, Class A, USAF, Metal, Polished Nickel Finish with black Lettering NSN: AF412B—Belt, Class B/Primary Duty, USAF, Unisex, Black Leather, Numerous Sizes NSN: AF9470—Badge, USAF, ‘‘TRAINING SUPERVISOR’’, Metallic Polished Nickel Finish, 1″x7/8″ NSN: AF9460—Badge, USAF, ‘‘SHIFT SUPERVISOR’’, Metallic Polished Nickel Finish, 1″x7/8″ NSN: AF9450—Badge, USAF, ‘‘ASSISTANT TO THE OPERATIONS OFFICER’’, Metallic Polished Nickel Finish, 1″x7/8″ NSN: AF9440—Badge, USAF, ‘‘DEPUTY CHIEF’’, Metallic Polished Nickel Finish, 1″x7/8″ NSN: AF9490—Necktie, USAF, Unisex, Dark Navy Blue NSN: AF9483—Insignia, USAF, Collar Chevrons Officer (3 Stripes), USAF Metallic Silver or Polished Nickel Finish NSN: AF9412—Badge, ‘‘Police’’, USAF, Nickel Finish, 3″x2″ NSN: AF9411—Patch, USAF, Longevity Stripe, Blue and Gold NSN: AF330—Jacket, USAF, Waist Length, Unisex, Dark Navy Blue, Numerous Sizes NSN: AF320—Pants, USAF, Unisex, Rain, Dark Navy Blue, Numerous Sizes NSN: AF310—Jacket, USAF, 3⁄4 Length, Unisex, Dark Navy Blue, Numerous Sizes NSN: AF230—Trousers, Class B/Utility, USAF, Unisex, Dark Navy Blue, PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Numerous Sizes NSN: AF220—Shirt, Class B/Utility, USAF, Short Sleeve, Unsex, Dark Navy Blue, Numerous Sizes NSN: AF210—Shirt, Class B/Utility, USAF, Long Sleeve, Unisex, Dark Navy Blue, Numerous Sizes NSN: AF150—Hat, Formal, USAF, Unisex, Dark Navy Blue, S;M;L;XL NSN: AF140—Ballcap, Standard, USAF, Unisex, Dark Navy Blue, M/L;L/XL NSN: AF131—Pants, Class A/Primary Duty, USAF, Women’s, Flex Waist, Dark Navy Blue, Numerous Sizes NSN: AF130—Pants, Class A/Primary Duty, USAF, Men’s, Flex Waist, Dark Navy Blue, Numerous Sizes NSN: AF121—Shirt, Class A/Primary Duty, USAF, Women’s Short Sleeve, Dark Navy Blue, Numerous Sizes NSN: AF120—Shirt, Class A/Primary Duty, USAF, Men’s, Short Sleeve, Dark Navy Blue, Numerous Sizes NSN: AF111—Shirt, Class A/Primary Duty, USAF, Women’s, Long Sleeve, Dark Navy Blue, Numerous Sizes NSN: AF110—Shirt, Class A/Primary Duty, USAF, Men’s, Long Sleeve, Dark Navy Blue, Numerous Sizes NSN: AF9415—Hat Badge, Formal, USAF, Nickel Finish NSN: AF9414G—Patch, ‘‘Guard, USAF, Half Size, 3″x2″ NSN: AF9410P—Patch, ‘‘Police’’, USAF, Half Size, 3″x2″ NSN: AF9413G—Patch, ‘‘Guard’’, USAF, Full Size, 4″x5/8″ NSN: AF9410—Necktie Bar Clasp, USAF, Metal, Polished Nickel Finish NSN: AF9482—Insignia, USAF, Collar Chevrons Officer (2 stripes), USAF, Metallic Silver or Polished Nickel Finish NSN: AF430—Nameplate, Class B, USAF, Cloth, Dark Navy Blue with Silver/Gray Thread Lettering NSN: AF411A—Belt, Class A/Primary Duty, USAF, Unisex, Black Leather, Numerous Sizes NSN: AF380—Over Pants, USAF, Unisex, Cold Weather, Dark Navy Blue, Numerous Sizes NSN: AF350—Fleece Liner, USAF, Unisex, Dark Navy Blue, Liner for Jacket, Numerous Sizes NSN: AF360—Cap USAF, Unisex, Weather Watch, Dark Navy Blue, One Size Fits All NSN: AF370—Parka, USAF, Unisex, Cold Weather, Dark Navy Blue, Numerous Sizes NSN: AF9413P—Patch, ‘‘Police’’, USAF, Full Size, 4″x5/8″ NPA: Human Technologies Corporation, Utica, NY. Contracting Activity: Dept.of the Air Force, FA8003 ESG DD, Wright Patterson AFB, OH. Coverage: C-List for 100% of the requirement of the U.S. Air Force as aggregated by the Air Force Material Command, Wright Patterson AFB, OH. Eyeglasses 6650–00–NIB–0009—Single Vision, Plastic, Clear 6650–00–NIB–0010—Flat Top 28, Bifocal, E:\FR\FM\22JYN1.SGM 22JYN1

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COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED


Procurement List; Additions

AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely 
Disabled.

ACTION: Additions to the Procurement List.

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SUMMARY: This action adds products and services to the Procurement List 
that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are 
blind or have other severe disabilities.

DATES: Effective Date: 8/22/2011.

ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely 
Disabled, Jefferson Plaza 2, Suite 10800, 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, 
Arlington, Virginia, 22202-3259.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barry S. Lineback, Telephone: (703) 
603-7740, Fax: (703) 603-0655, or e-mail CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

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Additions

    On 4/29/2011 (76 FR 23998) and 5/27/2011 (76 FR 30923-30924), the 
Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled 
published notices of proposed additions to the Procurement List.
    After consideration of the material presented to it concerning 
capability of qualified nonprofit agencies to provide the products and 
services and impact of the additions on the current or most recent 
contractors, the Committee has determined that the products and 
services listed below are suitable for procurement by the Federal 
Government under 41 U.S.C. 46-48c and 41 CFR 51-2.4.

Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification

    I certify that the following action will not have a significant 
impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors 
considered for this certification were:
    1. The action will not result in any additional reporting, 
recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities other 
than the small organizations that will furnish the products and 
services to the Government.
    2. The action will result in authorizing small entities to furnish 
the products and services to the Government.
    3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would 
accomplish the objectives of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46-
48c) in connection with the products and services proposed for addition 
to the Procurement List.

End of Certification

    Accordingly, the following products and services are added to the 
Procurement List:

Products

Recordable DVDs and CDs

NSN: 7045-01-444-5160--Compact Disc, Recordable, Single, Silver.
NSN: 7045-00-NIB-0264--Compact Disc, Recordable, 50 CDs on Spindle, 
White Ink Jet Printable, Silver.
NSN: 7045-01-521-4221--Compact Disk, Recordable, 50 CDs on Spindle, 
Silver.
Coverage: A-List for the total Government requirement as aggregated 
by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, PA.
NSN: 7045-01-521-4250--Digital Video Disc, + Recordable Rewritable, 
25 DVDs on Spindle, Silver.
NSN: 7045-01-521-4243--Digital Video Disc,--Recordable, 25 DVDs on 
Spindle, Silver.
NSN: 7045-01-521-4235--Digital Video Disc, + Recordable, 25 DVDs on 
Spindle, Silver.
NSN: 7045-01-521-4216--Compact Disc, Recordable, 25 CDs on Spindle, 
Silver.
Coverage: B-List for the broad Government requirement as aggregated 
by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, PA.
NPA: North Central Sight Services, Inc., Williamsport, PA.
Contracting Activity: Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, 
Philadelphia, PA.
NSN: 7920-01-343-3776--Wet Mop Wringer and Bucket Set, Yellow.
NPA: New York City Industries for the Blind, Inc., Brooklyn, NY.
Contracting Activity: General Services Administration, Fort Worth, 
TX Coverage: A-List for the Total Government Requirement as 
aggregated by the General Services Administration.

Melamine Serverware (Military Resale)

NSN: M.R. 305--Melamine Dinner Plate.
NSN: M.R. 306--Melamine Fruit Plate.
NSN: M.R. 307--21oz Melamine Tumbler.
NSN: M.R. 308--Bamboo Placemat.
NPA: Industries for the Blind, Inc., West Allis, WI.
Contracting Activity: Military Resale-Defense Commissary Agency, 
Fort Lee, VA.
Coverage: C-List for the requirements of military commissaries and 
exchanges as aggregated by the Defense Commissary Agency.
NSN: 8465-01-580-1312--Bandoleer Ammunition Pouch, MOLLE Components, 
OCP.
NPAs: The Arkansas Lighthouse for the Blind, Little Rock, AR;
Mississippi Industries for the Blind, Jackson, MS.
Contracting Activity: Department of the Army Research, Development, 
& Engineering Command, Natick, MA.
Coverage: C-List for 100% of the requirement of the Department of 
the Army, as aggregated by the Department of the Army Research, 
Development, & Engineering Command, Natick, MA.

Services

Service Type/Location: HVAC/Building Maintenance Services,
White Sands Missile Range, NM.
NPA: Skookum Educational Programs, Bremerton, WA.
Contracting Activity: Dept of the Army, W6QM White Sands DOC, White 
Sands Missile Range, NM.
Service Type/Location: Facilities Maintenance, Yakima Training 
Center and Multipurpose Range Complex, Multipurpose Training Range, 
Yakima, WA.
NPA: Skookum Educational Programs, Bremerton, WA.
Contracting Activity: Dept of the Army, W6QM FT Lewis, Directorate 
of Contracting, Fort Lewis, WA.

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely 
Disabled (Committee) operates pursuant to statutory and regulatory 
requirements. The Committee regulation at 41 CFR part 51-2-4 states 
that for a commodity or service to be suitable for addition to the 
Procurement List each of the following criteria must be satisfied: 
Employment potential, nonprofit agency qualifications, capability, and 
a less than severe level of impact on the current contractor for the 
commodity or service.
    Comments were received from a law firm on behalf of the incumbent 
contractor. The comments assert that the Committee should not add this 
project to the Procurement List for several reasons including (1) 
Financial impact on the current contractor; (2) the project is not 
appropriate for people with severe disabilities to perform; (3) the 
prospective nonprofit agency has no experience performing these type 
services; (4) the impact on employees of the contractor; and (5) this 
type project is not what Congress intended when enacting the Javits-
Wagner-O'Day (JWOD) Act.
    Information available to the Committee in considering this project 
indicates that there would not be a severe adverse impact to the 
contractor if this project is added to the Procurement List. The 
Committee, with its experience and expertise, has determined that 
people with severe disabilities are capable of performing the type of 
work required, and that the proposed nonprofit agency is qualified and 
capable of performing this work, based on applicable experience. 
Finally, the purpose of the JWOD Act and the responsibility of the 
Committee are to create employment opportunities for people with the 
most severe disabilities, who cannot obtain or maintain employment on 
their own. The remedial nature of the JWOD Act is such that Committee 
actions may result in an incumbent contractor not having the 
opportunity to compete for follow-on contracts; commercial contractors 
and their employees are better able to obtain employment than 
individuals with severe disabilities who historically have encountered 
greater obstacles than non-disabled employees. A planned transition 
period will afford incumbent employees the opportunity to continuing 
working while they seek other positions. Accordingly, after full 
consideration, the Committee has determined that the service is 
suitable for addition to the Procurement List.

Service Type/Location: Custodial Services, WI092 Hammond USARC, 1935 
Engineer Way, Hammond, WI.
NPA: Opportunity Partners Inc., Minnetonka, MN.
Contracting Activity: Dept of the Army, W6QM Army Res Contr Ctr 
North, Fort McCoy, WI.
Service Type/Location: Base Operation

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Support Service, Department of Public Works (DPW), Fort Sill, OK.
NPAs: Professional Contract Services, Inc., Austin, TX (Prime 
Contractor); Work Services Corporation, Wichita Falls, TX 
(Subcontractor).
Contracting Activity: Dept of the Army, W6QM Ft Sam Houston Contr 
Ctr, Fort Sam Houston, TX.

Barry S. Lineback,
Director, Business Operations.
[FR Doc. 2011-18516 Filed 7-21-11; 8:45 am]
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