Procurement List; Deletions, 18911-18912 [2024-05567]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 52 / Friday, March 15, 2024 / Notices principal advisor to the President and the Administration on IP through the Secretary of Commerce, and/or USPTO’s role as a technical advisor to Congress on IP. Respondents may address any (or none) of the following questions. When possible, respondents should identify which question(s) relate to their comments. Respondents may organize their submissions in any manner. In particular, the USPTO seeks the following information: 1. Please identify the biggest challenges to, and opportunities for, commercialization of innovation through use of the intellectual property system. Please identify what concrete measures the USPTO can take to help. 2. Are there any IP-related challenges or opportunities that are specific to commercializing green technology and climate technologies? Please identify what concrete measures the USPTO can take to help. 3. 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DATES: Date added to and deleted from the Procurement List: April 14, 2024. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, 355 E Street SW, Suite 325, Washington, DC 20024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael R. Jurkowski, Telephone: (703) 785–6404, or email CMTEFedReg@ AbilityOne.gov. SUMMARY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Deletions On 2/9/2024, 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): 7510–01–664–8784—DAYMAX System, 2023 Calendar Pad, Type I 7510–01–664–8815—DAYMAX System, 2023, Calendar Pad, Type II Authorized Source of Supply: Anthony Wayne Rehabilitation Ctr for Handicapped and Blind, Inc., Fort E:\FR\FM\15MRN1.SGM 15MRN1 18912 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 52 / Friday, March 15, 2024 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Wayne, IN Contracting Activity: GSA/FAS ADMIN SVCS ACQUISITION BR(2, NEW YORK, NY NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 7520–00–8LP– 6520—Pen, Ballpoint, ‘‘Navy’’, White Designated Source of Supply: The Arkansas Lighthouse for the Blind, Little Rock, AR Contracting Activity: U S FLEET FORCES COMMAND, NORFOLK, VA Service(s) Service Type: Tool and MRO Sourcing and Fulfillment Services Mandatory for: USPFO Connecticut, Army National Guard, National Guard Bureau,360 Broad Street, Hartford, CT Authorized Source of Supply: Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc., West Allis, WI Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE ARMY, W7MZ USPFO ACTIVITY CT ARNG Service Type: Furniture Design, Configuration and Installation Mandatory for: U.S. Department of the Interior, OS Office, Herndon Atrium Building, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA Authorized Source of Supply: Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc., West Allis, WI Contracting Activity: DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES, IBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE (00004) Service Type: Medical Transcription Mandatory for: Department of the Navy, Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA Authorized Source of Supply: Lighthouse for the Blind of Houston, Houston, TX Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE NAVY, NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO CA Service Type: Mailroom Operation Mandatory for: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: 1910 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, TX Authorized Source of Supply: Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., Dallas, TX Contracting Activity: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF, DEPT OF HHS Service Type: Mailroom Operation Mandatory for: Department of Health and Human Services: Program Support Center Headquarters, Dallas, TX Authorized Source of Supply: Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., Dallas, TX Contracting Activity: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF, DEPT OF HHS Service Type: Grounds Maintenance/ Vegetation Control Mandatory for: US Navy, Housing and Station Areas, Naval Air Station Fallon, 4755 Pasture Road, Fallon, NV Authorized Source of Supply: PRIDE Industries, Roseville, CA Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE NAVY, NAVFAC SOUTHWEST Service Type: Janitorial/Custodial Mandatory for: US Navy, Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center,7117 West Plank Road, Peoria, IL Authorized Source of Supply: Community VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:17 Mar 14, 2024 Jkt 262001 Workshop and Training Center, Inc., Peoria, IL Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE NAVY, NAVAL FAC ENGINEERING CMD MID LANT Contracting Activity: DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY, DLA TROOP SUPPORT Mandatory for: Total Government Requirement Distribution: B-List Michael R. Jurkowski, Director, Business Operations. Deletions The following product(s) are proposed for deletion from the Procurement List: [FR Doc. 2024–05567 Filed 3–14–24; 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 deletions from the Procurement List. AGENCY: The Committee is proposing to add product(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) previously furnished by such agencies. DATES: Comments must be received on or before: April 14, 2024. ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, 355 E Street SW, Suite 325, Washington, DC 20024. 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: Additions If the Committee approves the proposed additions, the entities of the Federal Government identified in this notice will be required to procure the product(s) listed below from nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. The following product(s) are proposed for addition to the Procurement List for production by the nonprofit agencies listed: Product(s) NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 4210–01–387–1392—Rake, Collapsible, Forest Fire Authorized Source of Supply: BESTWORK INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND, INC, Cherry Hill, NJ PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Product(s) NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 8105–01–662–7124—Can Liners—Can Liner, Linear Low Density, 44 Gallon, Clear 8105–01–662–6362—Can Liners—Can Liner, Linear Low Density, 23 Gallon, Clear 8105–01–662–7122—Can Liners—Can Liner, Linear Low Density, 32 Gallon, Clear 8105–01–662–6361—Can Liners—Can Liner, Linear Low Density, 10–15 Gallons, Clear 8105–01–662–7928—Can Liners—Can Liner, Linear Low Density, 40–45 Gallon, Clear Authorized Source of Supply: Envision, Inc., Wichita, KS Contracting Activity: GSA/FAS ADMIN SVCS ACQUISITION BR(2, NEW YORK, NY NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 7350–00–988–6498—Cup, Paper, Disposable, Hot, White, 8 oz, with Handle 7350–00–205–1182—Cup, Paper, Disposable, Hot, White, 6 oz, with Handle Authorized Source of Supply: The Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans, Inc., New Orleans, LA Contracting Activity: STRATEGIC ACQUISITION CENTER, FREDERICKSBURG, VA NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 7350–00–988–6498—Cup, Paper, Disposable, Hot, White, 8 oz, with Handle 7350–00–205–1182—Cup, Paper, Disposable, Hot, White, 6 oz, with Handle Authorized Source of Supply: The Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans, Inc., New Orleans, LA Contracting Activity: GSA/FSS GREATER SOUTHWEST ACQUISITI, FORT WORTH, TX NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 8520–01–522–0832—Refill, Body and Hair Shampoo, Scented, 2000 mL 8520–01–522–0833—Refill, Body and Hair Shampoo, Scented, 1000 mL 8520–01–522–0836—Refill, Body and Hair Shampoo, Scented, 800 mL Authorized Source of Supply: Travis Association for the Blind, Austin, TX Contracting Activity: GSA/FSS GREATER SOUTHWEST ACQUISITI, FORT WORTH, TX Michael R. Jurkowski, Director, Business Operations. [FR Doc. 2024–05566 Filed 3–14–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353–01–P E:\FR\FM\15MRN1.SGM 15MRN1

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Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled

[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 52 (Friday, March 15, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18911-18912]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-05567]


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COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED


Procurement List; Deletions

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

ACTION: Deletions from the Procurement List.

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SUMMARY: This action delete product(s) and service(s) to the 
Procurement List that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing 
persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.

DATES: Date added to and deleted from the Procurement List: April 14, 
2024.

ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely 
Disabled, 355 E Street SW, Suite 325, Washington, DC 20024.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Deletions

    On 2/9/2024, 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):
    7510-01-664-8784--DAYMAX System, 2023 Calendar Pad, Type I
    7510-01-664-8815--DAYMAX System, 2023, Calendar Pad, Type II
Authorized Source of Supply: Anthony Wayne Rehabilitation Ctr for 
Handicapped and Blind, Inc., Fort

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Wayne, IN
Contracting Activity: GSA/FAS ADMIN SVCS ACQUISITION BR(2, NEW YORK, 
NY

NSN(s)--Product Name(s): 7520-00-8LP-6520--Pen, Ballpoint, ``Navy'', 
White
Designated Source of Supply: The Arkansas Lighthouse for the Blind, 
Little Rock, AR
Contracting Activity: U S FLEET FORCES COMMAND, NORFOLK, VA

Service(s)

Service Type: Tool and MRO Sourcing and Fulfillment Services
Mandatory for: USPFO Connecticut, Army National Guard, National 
Guard Bureau,360 Broad Street, Hartford, CT
Authorized Source of Supply: Industries for the Blind and Visually 
Impaired, Inc., West Allis, WI
Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE ARMY, W7MZ USPFO ACTIVITY CT ARNG

Service Type: Furniture Design, Configuration and Installation
Mandatory for: U.S. Department of the Interior, OS Office, Herndon 
Atrium Building, 381 Elden Street, Herndon, VA
Authorized Source of Supply: Industries for the Blind and Visually 
Impaired, Inc., West Allis, WI
Contracting Activity: DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES, IBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE 
(00004)

Service Type: Medical Transcription
Mandatory for: Department of the Navy, Naval Medical Center San 
Diego (NMCSD), 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA
Authorized Source of Supply: Lighthouse for the Blind of Houston, 
Houston, TX
Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE NAVY, NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN 
DIEGO CA

Service Type: Mailroom Operation
Mandatory for: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: 1910 Pacific 
Avenue, Dallas, TX
Authorized Source of Supply: Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., 
Dallas, TX
Contracting Activity: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF, DEPT 
OF HHS

Service Type: Mailroom Operation
Mandatory for: Department of Health and Human Services: Program 
Support Center Headquarters, Dallas, TX
Authorized Source of Supply: Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., 
Dallas, TX
Contracting Activity: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF, DEPT 
OF HHS

Service Type: Grounds Maintenance/Vegetation Control
Mandatory for: US Navy, Housing and Station Areas, Naval Air Station 
Fallon, 4755 Pasture Road, Fallon, NV
Authorized Source of Supply: PRIDE Industries, Roseville, CA
Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE NAVY, NAVFAC SOUTHWEST

Service Type: Janitorial/Custodial
Mandatory for: US Navy, Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center,7117 
West Plank Road, Peoria, IL
Authorized Source of Supply: Community Workshop and Training Center, 
Inc., Peoria, IL
Contracting Activity: DEPT OF THE NAVY, NAVAL FAC ENGINEERING CMD 
MID LANT

Michael R. Jurkowski,
Director, Business Operations.
[FR Doc. 2024-05567 Filed 3-14-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6353-01-P

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