# 48 C.F.R. § 538.7002-4 (2026): Qualified nonprofit agencies for the blind or other severely disabled

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P538_S538_7002_4

## Section

- **Citation:** 48 C.F.R. § 538.7002-4 (2026)
- **Heading:** Qualified nonprofit agencies for the blind or other severely disabled
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 48 CFR: Federal Acquisition Regulations System / Chapter 5: GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION / Part 538: FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE CONTRACTING / Subpart 538.70: Subpart 538.70—Use of Federal Supply Schedule Contracts by Eligible Non-Federal Entities / § 538.7002-4: Qualified nonprofit agencies for the blind or other severely disabled.

## Text

40 U.S.C. 502(b) allows qualified nonprofit agencies for the blind or other severely disabled, as defined by 41 U.S.C. 8501, that are providing a commodity or service to the Government under 41 U.S.C. chapter 85, to purchase supplies or services. Purchases under this authority must be used directly in making or providing to the Government a commodity or service that has been determined by the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled under 41 U.S.C. 8503 to be suitable for procurement by the Government.

## Nearby sections

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