[Federal Register: October 10, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 197)] [Notices] [Page 58650-58652] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr10oc03-35] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. ACTION: Proposed additions to and deletions from Procurement List. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Committee is proposing to add to the procurement list products and services to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and to delete products previously furnished by such agencies. Comments Must be Received on or Before: November 9, 2003. 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: Sheryl D. Kennerly, (703) 603-7740. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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. Additions If the Committee approves the proposed additions, the entities of the Federal Government identified in this notice for each product or service 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. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. If approved, the action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance [[Page 58651]] 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-Wagner-O'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 Product/NSN: Fluorescent Highlighter M.R. 1776 Product/NSN: Permanent Marker M.R. 1780 NPA: Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., Dallas, Texas Contract Activity: Defense Commissary Agency, Fort Lee, Virginia Product/NSN: Polyethylene Waste Disposable Asbestos Bag 8105-LL-S04-7842 8105-LL-S04-7843 8105-LL-S05-0018 NPA: Open Door Center, Valley City, North Dakota Contract Activity: Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Bremerton, Washington Product/NSN: Shovel, Forest Fire 5120-00-965-0609 NPA: Mississippi Industries for the Blind, Jackson, Mississippi Contract Activity: GSA, Southwest Supply Center, Fort Worth, Texas Product/NSN: Tree Marking Paint, Water Resistant 8010-01-511-5057--2400-401 Type D Orange (16 oz. Aerosol) 8010-01-511-5059--2400-401 Type D Yellow (16 oz. Aerosol) 8010-01-511-5061--2400-401 Type D Green (16 oz. Aerosol) 8010-01-511-5063--2400-401 Type D Black (16 oz. Aerosol) 8010-01-511-5066--2400-401 Type D White (16 oz. Aerosol) 8010-01-511-5067--2400-401 Type D Blue (16 oz. Aerosol) 8010-01-511-5095--2400-401 Type C Orange (Quart) 8010-01-511-5097--2400-401 Type C Orange (Gallon) 8010-01-511-5098--2400-401 Type C Yellow (Quart) 8010-01-511-5100--2400-401 Type C Yellow (Gallon) 8010-01-511-5101--2400-401 Type C Green (Gallon) 8010-01-511-5102--2400-401 Type C Green (Quart) 8010-01-511-5103--2400-401 Type C Blue (Quart) 8010-01-511-5104--2400-401 Type C Blue (Gallon) 8010-01-511-5105--2400-401 Type C White (Quart) 8010-01-511-5107--2400-401 Type C White (Gallon) 8010-01-511-5108--2400-401 Type C Black (Quart) 8010-01-511-5109--2400-401 Type C Black (Gallon) NPA: Lighthouse for the Blind, St. Louis, Missouri Contract Activity: GSA, Hardware & Appliances Center, Kansas City, Missouri Services Service Type/Location: Administrative Services Federal Protective Service, Southern Field Operation Branch Los Angeles, California NPA: Pacific Coast Community Services, Truckee, California Contract Activity: GSA Region 9 PMS, San Francisco, California Service Type/Location: Custodial Services U.S. Courthouse (Federal Building), Charlottesville, Virginia NPA: WorkSource Enterprises, Charlottesville, Virginia Contract Activity: GSA, Public Buildings Service, Region 3 (3PMT), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Service Type/Location: Custodial Services U.S. Mint, West Point, New York NPA: New Dynamics Corporation, Middletown, New York Contract Activity: Department of the Treasury, Washington, DC Service Type/Location: Grounds Maintenance Newport Research Facilities, Newport, New York NPA: Herkimer County Chapter, NYSARC, Herkimer, New York Contract Activity: Air Force Research Laboratory/IFKO, Rome, New York Service Type/Location: Janitorial/Custodial Finger Lakes National Forest--Hector District Ranger Office Hector, New York NPA: Schuyler County Chapter, NYSARC, Inc., Watkins Glen, New York Contract Activity: USDA, Forest Service, Rutland, Vermont Service Type/Location: Prepare Reports of Investigation Prepare Final Agency Decision Department of Transportation, Departmental Office of Civil Rights Washington, DC NPA: Federal Dispute Resolution Center, Alexandria, Virginia Contract Activity: Department of Transportation, Washington, DC Service Type/Location: Switchboard Operation Greater Los Angeles Health Care System, Los Angeles, California At the following locations: Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center VA Medical Center, West Los Angeles NPA: Lighthouse for the Blind of Houston, Houston, Texas Contract Activity: VA Network Business Center, Long Beach, California Service Type/Location: Switchboard Operation Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salem, Virginia NPA: Virginia Industries for the Blind, Charlottesville, Virginia Contract Activity: VA Medical Center, Hampton, Virginia Deletions 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. If approved, the action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities. 2. If approved, the action will result in authorizing small entities to furnish the products 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 proposed for deletion from the Procurement List. End of Certification The following products are proposed for deletion from the Procurement List: Products Product/NSN: Computer Accessories 7045-01-483-7451 7045-01-483-7844 NPA: Wiscraft Inc.--Wisconsin Enterprises for the Blind, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Contract Activity: Office Supplies & Paper Products Acquisition Center, New York, New York Product/NSN: Dropcloth, Heavy Duty 8340-00-NIB-0010 NPA: East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, Tyler, Texas Contract Activity: GSA, Southwest Supply Center, Fort Worth, Texas Product/NSN: Fixture, Lighting Industrial 6210-00-688-4929 NPA: The Chicago Lighthouse for People who are Blind or Visually Impaired, Chicago, Illinois Contract Activity: GSA, Southwest Supply Center, Fort Worth, Texas Product/NSN: Pad, Scouring 7920-01-383-7928 NPA: Beacon Lighthouse, Inc., Wichita Falls, Texas Contract Activity: GSA, Southwest Supply Center, Fort Worth, Texas Product/NSN: Tape, Electronic Data 7045-01-438-7086 7045-01-123-0367 NPA: North Central Sight Services, Inc., Williamsport, Pennsylvania [[Page 58652]] Contract Activity: Defense Supply Center Columbus, Columbus, Ohio Product/NSN: Towel, Paper 8540-01-494-0910 NPA: The Lighthouse f/t Blind in New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana Contract Activity: Office Supplies & Paper Products Acquisition Center, New York, New York Sheryl D. Kennerly, Director, Information Management. [FR Doc. 03-25797 Filed 10-9-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353-01-P