Procurement List; Additions and Deletions, 48127-48128 [2021-18495]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 164 / Friday, August 27, 2021 / Notices Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Shelley Kimbel-Spedden, (302) 526– 52531, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: August 24, 2021. Tracey L. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2021–18482 Filed 8–26–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Additions and Deletions Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Additions to and deletions from the procurement list. AGENCY: This action adds service(s) to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities and deletes product(s) and service(s) from the Procurement List previously furnished by such agencies. DATES: Date added to the Procurement List: September 15, 2021; Date deleted from the Procurement List: September 26, 2021. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite 715, Arlington, Virginia, 22202–4149. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael R. Jurkowski, Telephone: (703) 785–6404, or email CMTEFedReg@ AbilityOne.gov. SUMMARY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Additions On 5/7/2021 the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notice of proposed additions to the Procurement List. This notice is published pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 8503 (a)(2) and 41 CFR 51– 2.3. After consideration of the material presented to it concerning capability of qualified nonprofit agencies to provide the service(s) and impact of the additions on the current or most recent contractors, the Committee has determined that the service(s) listed below are suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 8501–8506 and 41 CFR 51–2.4. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:52 Aug 26, 2021 Jkt 253001 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 service(s) to the Government. 2. The action will result in authorizing small entities to furnish the service(s) 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. 8501–8506) in connection with the product(s) and service(s) proposed for addition to the Procurement List. End of Certification Accordingly, the following service(s) are added to the Procurement List: Service(s) Service Type: Mailroom, Courier, and Copy Center Service Mandatory for: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Washington, DC Designated Source of Supply: NewView Oklahoma, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK Contracting Activity: CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU, CONSUMER FINANCE PROTECTION BUREAU The Committee finds good cause to dispense with the 30-day delay in the effective date normally required by the Administrative Procedure Act. See 5 U.S.C. 553(d). This addition to the Committee’s Procurement List is effectuated because of the expiration of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau contract. The Federal customer contacted and has worked diligently with the AbilityOne Program to fulfill this service need under the AbilityOne Program. To avoid performance disruption, and the possibility that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will refer its business elsewhere, this addition must be effective on September 14, 2021, ensuring timely execution for a September 15, 2021, start date while still allowing 19 days for comment. Pursuant to its own regulation 41 CFR 51–2.4, the Committee has been in contact with one of the affected parties, the incumbent of the expiring contract, since June 2020 and determined that no severe adverse impact exists. The Committee also published a notice of proposed Procurement List addition in the Federal Register on May 7, 2021 and did not receive any comments from any PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 48127 interested persons, including from the incumbent contractor. This addition will not create a public hardship and has limited effect on the public at large, but, rather, will create new jobs for other affected parties—people with significant disabilities in the AbilityOne program who otherwise face challenges locating employment. Moreover, this addition will enable Federal customer operations to continue without interruption. Deletions On 7/23/2021 the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notice of proposed deletions from the Procurement List. This notice is published pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 8503 (a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. After consideration of the relevant matter presented, the Committee has determined that the product(s) and service(s) listed below are no longer suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 8501–8506 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 additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities. 2. The action may result in authorizing small entities to furnish the product(s) and service(s) 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. 8501–8506) in connection with the product(s) and service(s) deleted from the Procurement List. End of Certification Accordingly, the following product(s) and service(s) are deleted from the Procurement List: Product(s) NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 7510–01–600–7582—Monthly Wall Calendar, Dated 2021, Jan–Dec, 81⁄2″ x 11″ 7510–01–600–7630—Wall Calendar, Dated 2021, Wire Bound w/Hanger, 12″ x 17″ 7510–01–600–7575—Wall Calendar, Dated 2021, Wire Bound w/hanger, 15.5″ x 22″ 7510–01–682–8098—Wall Calendar, Recycled, Dated 2021, Vertical, 3 E:\FR\FM\27AUN1.SGM 27AUN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 48128 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 164 / Friday, August 27, 2021 / Notices Months, 121⁄4″ x 26″ 7530–01–600–7617—Weekly Planner Book, Dated 2021, 5″ x 8″, Black 7530–01–600–7590—Daily Desk Planner, Dated 2021, Wire bound, Non-refillable, Black Cover 7530–01–600–7597—Monthly Desk Planner, Dated 2021, Wire Bound, Non-refillable, Black Cover 7530–01–600–7601—Weekly Desk Planner, Dated 2021, Wire Bound, Non-refillable, Black Cover 7510–01–682–8110—Professional Planner, Dated 2021, Recycled, Weekly, Black, 81⁄2″ x 11″ 7510–01–682–8091—Monthly Planner, Recycled, Dated 2021, 14month, 67⁄8″ x 83⁄4″ Designated Source of Supply: Chicago Lighthouse Industries, Chicago, IL Contracting Activity: GSA/FAS ADMIN SVCS ACQUISITION BR(2, NEW YORK, NY NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 7510–01–600–8027—Dated 2021 12Month 2-Sided Laminated Wall Planner, 24″ x 37″ Designated Source of Supply: Chicago Lighthouse Industries, Chicago, IL Contracting Activity: GSA/FAS FURNITURE SYSTEMS MGT DIV, PHILADELPHIA, PA NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 7520–01–622–7156—Portable Desktop Clipboard with Calculator, 10″ W x 23⁄5″ D x 16″ H, Army Green Designated Source of Suppl: LC Industries, Inc., Durham, NC Contracting Activity: GSA/FAS ADMIN SVCS ACQUISITION BR(2, NEW YORK, NY NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 7520–01–587–9633—Pen, Ballpoint, Retractable, 3 Pack, Black, Medium Point 7520–01–587–9650—Pen, Ballpoint, Retractable, Hybrid Ink, 6 Pack, Assorted, Medium Point 7520–01–484–5259—Pen, Ball Point, Retractable, Ergonomic, MD Executive Grip, Burgundy Barrel, Black Ink, Medium Point 7520–01–484–5255—Pen, Ball Point, Retractable, Ergonomic, MD Ergo Grip, Burgundy Barrel, Black Ink, Medium Point Designated Source of Supply: Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc., West Allis, WI Contracting Activity: GSA/FAS ADMIN SVCS ACQUISITION BR(2, NEW YORK, NY NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 7510–01–579–9322—Binder, Removable Slant-D Rings, 100% Recyclable, Turned Edge, Dark Green, 3″ Capacity, Letter VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:52 Aug 26, 2021 Jkt 253001 Designated Source of Supply: South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, Corpus Christi, TX Contracting Activity: STRATEGIC ACQUISITION CENTER, FREDERICKSBURG, VA NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 7510–01–579–9322—Binder, Removable Slant-D Rings, 100% Recyclable, Turned Edge, Dark Green, 3″ Capacity, Letter Designated Source of Supply: South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, Corpus Christi, TX Contracting Activity: GSA/FAS ADMIN SVCS ACQUISITION BR(2, NEW YORK, NY NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 7930–00–NIB–0720—Dust Remover, Compressed Gas, 10 oz. Designated Source of Supply: The Lighthouse for the Blind, St. Louis, MO Contracting Activity: GSA/FSS GREATER SOUTHWEST ACQUISITI, FORT WORTH, TX NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 8465–01–519–6132—Load Lifter Attachment Strap, MOLLE Components, Desert Camouflage 8465–01–524–7241—Load Lifter Attachment Strap, MOLLE Components, Universal Camouflage 8465–01–580–1666—Load Lifter Attachment Strap, MOLLE Components, OEFCP Contracting Activity: DLA TROOP SUPPORT, PHILADELPHIA, PA NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 8465–01–580–1666—Load Lifter Attachment Strap, MOLLE Components, OEFCP Contracting Activity: W6QK ACC–APG NATICK, NATICK, MA NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 8455–01–113–0061—Qualification Badge, Basic Expert, U. S. Army Designated Source of Supply: Fontana Resources at Work, Fontana, CA Contracting Activity: DLA TROOP SUPPORT, PHILADELPHIA, PA NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 6640–00–165–5778—Kit, Urine Specimen Bottles With Mailers Designated Source of Supply: Alphapointe, Kansas City, MO Contracting Activity: DLA TROOP SUPPORT, PHILADELPHIA, PA Service(s) Service Type: Sourcing, Warehousing, Assembly and Kitting Mandatory for: Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Command, Nashville, TN, Houston Barracks, Nashville, TN Designated Source of Supply: Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc., West Allis, WI PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE ARMY, W7N1 USPFO ACTIVITY TN ARNG Service Type: Furniture Design and Configuration Services Mandatory for: Maine National Guard, Augusta, ME, 194 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME Designated Source of Supply: Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc., West Allis, WI Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE ARMY, W7NC USPFO ACTIVITY ME ARNG Michael R. Jurkowski, Acting Director, Business Operation. [FR Doc. 2021–18495 Filed 8–26–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353–01–P COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Proposed Deletions Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Proposed deletions from the Procurement List. AGENCY: The Committee is proposing to delete product(s) and service(s) from the Procurement List that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. DATES: Comments must be received on or before: September 26, 2021. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, 1401 S Clark Street, Suite 715, Arlington, Virginia 22202–4149. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information or to submit comments contact: Michael R. Jurkowski, Telephone: (703) 785–6404, or email CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 8503(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. Its purpose is to provide interested persons an opportunity to submit comments on the proposed actions. SUMMARY: Deletions The following product(s) and service(s) are proposed for deletion from the Procurement List: Product(s) NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 8460–01–113– 7575—Envelope Case, Map and Photograph Designated Source of Supply: Open Door Center, Valley City, ND Contracting Activity: DLA TROOP SUPPORT, PHILADELPHIA, PA E:\FR\FM\27AUN1.SGM 27AUN1

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COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED


Procurement List; Additions and Deletions

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

ACTION: Additions to and deletions from the procurement list.

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SUMMARY: This action adds service(s) to the Procurement List that will 
be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or 
have other severe disabilities and deletes product(s) and service(s) 
from the Procurement List previously furnished by such agencies.

DATES: Date added to the Procurement List: September 15, 2021; Date 
deleted from the Procurement List: September 26, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely 
Disabled, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite 715, Arlington, Virginia, 22202-
4149.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael R. Jurkowski, Telephone: (703) 
785-6404, or email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Additions

    On 5/7/2021 the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or 
Severely Disabled published notice of proposed additions to the 
Procurement List. This notice is published pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 8503 
(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51-2.3.
    After consideration of the material presented to it concerning 
capability of qualified nonprofit agencies to provide the service(s) 
and impact of the additions on the current or most recent contractors, 
the Committee has determined that the service(s) listed below are 
suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 
8501-8506 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 service(s) to 
the Government.
    2. The action will result in authorizing small entities to furnish 
the service(s) 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. 
8501-8506) in connection with the product(s) and service(s) proposed 
for addition to the Procurement List.

End of Certification

    Accordingly, the following service(s) are added to the Procurement 
List:

Service(s)

Service Type: Mailroom, Courier, and Copy Center Service
Mandatory for: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Washington, DC
Designated Source of Supply: NewView Oklahoma, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK
Contracting Activity: CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU, CONSUMER 
FINANCE PROTECTION BUREAU
    The Committee finds good cause to dispense with the 30-day delay in 
the effective date normally required by the Administrative Procedure 
Act. See 5 U.S.C. 553(d). This addition to the Committee's Procurement 
List is effectuated because of the expiration of the Consumer Financial 
Protection Bureau contract. The Federal customer contacted and has 
worked diligently with the AbilityOne Program to fulfill this service 
need under the AbilityOne Program. To avoid performance disruption, and 
the possibility that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will 
refer its business elsewhere, this addition must be effective on 
September 14, 2021, ensuring timely execution for a September 15, 2021, 
start date while still allowing 19 days for comment. Pursuant to its 
own regulation 41 CFR 51-2.4, the Committee has been in contact with 
one of the affected parties, the incumbent of the expiring contract, 
since June 2020 and determined that no severe adverse impact exists. 
The Committee also published a notice of proposed Procurement List 
addition in the Federal Register on May 7, 2021 and did not receive any 
comments from any interested persons, including from the incumbent 
contractor. This addition will not create a public hardship and has 
limited effect on the public at large, but, rather, will create new 
jobs for other affected parties--people with significant disabilities 
in the AbilityOne program who otherwise face challenges locating 
employment. Moreover, this addition will enable Federal customer 
operations to continue without interruption.

Deletions

    On 7/23/2021 the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind 
or Severely Disabled published notice of proposed deletions from the 
Procurement List. This notice is published pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 8503 
(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51-2.3.
    After consideration of the relevant matter presented, the Committee 
has determined that the product(s) and service(s) listed below are no 
longer suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 
U.S.C. 8501-8506 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 additional reporting, 
recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities.
    2. The action may result in authorizing small entities to furnish 
the product(s) and service(s) 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. 
8501-8506) in connection with the product(s) and service(s) deleted 
from the Procurement List.

End of Certification

    Accordingly, the following product(s) and service(s) are deleted 
from the Procurement List:

Product(s)

NSN(s)--Product Name(s):
    7510-01-600-7582--Monthly Wall Calendar, Dated 2021, Jan-Dec, 8\1/
2\'' x 11''
    7510-01-600-7630--Wall Calendar, Dated 2021, Wire Bound w/Hanger, 
12'' x 17''
    7510-01-600-7575--Wall Calendar, Dated 2021, Wire Bound w/hanger, 
15.5'' x 22''
    7510-01-682-8098--Wall Calendar, Recycled, Dated 2021, Vertical, 3

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Months, 12\1/4\'' x 26''
    7530-01-600-7617--Weekly Planner Book, Dated 2021, 5'' x 8'', Black
    7530-01-600-7590--Daily Desk Planner, Dated 2021, Wire bound, Non-
refillable, Black Cover
    7530-01-600-7597--Monthly Desk Planner, Dated 2021, Wire Bound, 
Non-refillable, Black Cover
    7530-01-600-7601--Weekly Desk Planner, Dated 2021, Wire Bound, Non-
refillable, Black Cover
    7510-01-682-8110--Professional Planner, Dated 2021, Recycled, 
Weekly, Black, 8\1/2\'' x 11''
    7510-01-682-8091--Monthly Planner, Recycled, Dated 2021, 14-month, 
6\7/8\'' x 8\3/4\''
Designated Source of Supply: Chicago Lighthouse Industries, Chicago, IL
Contracting Activity: GSA/FAS ADMIN SVCS ACQUISITION BR(2, NEW YORK, NY

NSN(s)--Product Name(s):
    7510-01-600-8027--Dated 2021 12-Month 2-Sided Laminated Wall 
Planner, 24'' x 37''
Designated Source of Supply: Chicago Lighthouse Industries, Chicago, IL
Contracting Activity: GSA/FAS FURNITURE SYSTEMS MGT DIV, PHILADELPHIA, 
PA

NSN(s)--Product Name(s):
    7520-01-622-7156--Portable Desktop Clipboard with Calculator, 10'' 
W x 2\3/5\'' D x 16'' H, Army Green
Designated Source of Suppl: LC Industries, Inc., Durham, NC
Contracting Activity: GSA/FAS ADMIN SVCS ACQUISITION BR(2, NEW YORK, NY

NSN(s)--Product Name(s):
    7520-01-587-9633--Pen, Ballpoint, Retractable, 3 Pack, Black, 
Medium Point
    7520-01-587-9650--Pen, Ballpoint, Retractable, Hybrid Ink, 6 Pack, 
Assorted, Medium Point
    7520-01-484-5259--Pen, Ball Point, Retractable, Ergonomic, MD 
Executive Grip, Burgundy Barrel, Black Ink, Medium Point
    7520-01-484-5255--Pen, Ball Point, Retractable, Ergonomic, MD Ergo 
Grip, Burgundy Barrel, Black Ink, Medium Point
Designated Source of Supply: Industries for the Blind and Visually 
Impaired, Inc., West Allis, WI
Contracting Activity: GSA/FAS ADMIN SVCS ACQUISITION BR(2, NEW YORK, NY

NSN(s)--Product Name(s):
    7510-01-579-9322--Binder, Removable Slant-D Rings, 100% Recyclable, 
Turned Edge, Dark Green, 3'' Capacity, Letter
Designated Source of Supply: South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, 
Corpus Christi, TX
Contracting Activity: STRATEGIC ACQUISITION CENTER, FREDERICKSBURG, VA

NSN(s)--Product Name(s):
    7510-01-579-9322--Binder, Removable Slant-D Rings, 100% Recyclable, 
Turned Edge, Dark Green, 3'' Capacity, Letter
Designated Source of Supply: South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, 
Corpus Christi, TX
Contracting Activity: GSA/FAS ADMIN SVCS ACQUISITION BR(2, NEW YORK, NY

NSN(s)--Product Name(s):
    7930-00-NIB-0720--Dust Remover, Compressed Gas, 10 oz.
Designated Source of Supply: The Lighthouse for the Blind, St. Louis, 
MO
Contracting Activity: GSA/FSS GREATER SOUTHWEST ACQUISITI, FORT WORTH, 
TX

NSN(s)--Product Name(s):
    8465-01-519-6132--Load Lifter Attachment Strap, MOLLE Components, 
Desert Camouflage
    8465-01-524-7241--Load Lifter Attachment Strap, MOLLE Components, 
Universal Camouflage
    8465-01-580-1666--Load Lifter Attachment Strap, MOLLE Components, 
OEFCP
Contracting Activity: DLA TROOP SUPPORT, PHILADELPHIA, PA

NSN(s)--Product Name(s):
    8465-01-580-1666--Load Lifter Attachment Strap, MOLLE Components, 
OEFCP
Contracting Activity: W6QK ACC-APG NATICK, NATICK, MA

NSN(s)--Product Name(s):
    8455-01-113-0061--Qualification Badge, Basic Expert, U. S. Army
Designated Source of Supply: Fontana Resources at Work, Fontana, CA
Contracting Activity: DLA TROOP SUPPORT, PHILADELPHIA, PA

NSN(s)--Product Name(s):
    6640-00-165-5778--Kit, Urine Specimen Bottles With Mailers
Designated Source of Supply: Alphapointe, Kansas City, MO
Contracting Activity: DLA TROOP SUPPORT, PHILADELPHIA, PA

Service(s)

Service Type: Sourcing, Warehousing, Assembly and Kitting
Mandatory for: Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Command, 
Nashville, TN, Houston Barracks, Nashville, TN
Designated Source of Supply: Industries for the Blind and Visually 
Impaired, Inc., West Allis, WI
Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE ARMY, W7N1 USPFO ACTIVITY TN ARNG

Service Type: Furniture Design and Configuration Services
Mandatory for: Maine National Guard, Augusta, ME, 194 Winthrop Street, 
Augusta, ME
Designated Source of Supply: Industries for the Blind and Visually 
Impaired, Inc., West Allis, WI
Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE ARMY, W7NC USPFO ACTIVITY ME ARNG

Michael R. Jurkowski,
Acting Director, Business Operation.
[FR Doc. 2021-18495 Filed 8-26-21; 8:45 am]
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