Comment from Didlake
DidlakeOtherBusiness
Summary: Didlake, a nonprofit agency, is requesting a 30-day extension of the public comment period for the proposed rule regarding AbilityOne subcontracting requirements. They argue that the current deadline is insufficient to fully evaluate how the proposed changes will impact their operations and their ability to maintain employment for individuals with disabilities.
May 21, 2026
Cassandra Assefa
Office of General Counsel
U.S. AbilityOne Commission
355 E Street SW, Suite 325
Washington, DC 20024
Re: Request for Extension of Comment Period for RIN 3037-AA24
Dear Ms. Assefa,
On behalf of Didlake, I respectfully request a 30-day extension of the public comment period for the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled “Revising Central Nonprofit Agencies’ Requirements to Charge Fees and Clarifying the Permissibility of Subcontracting within the AbilityOne Program” (RIN 3037-AA24).
As a nonprofit agency actively performing multiple AbilityOne contracts, Didlake relies on subcontracting in targeted and appropriate ways to meet contract requirements while maintaining our employment mission. The proposed changes to subcontracting thresholds, definitions, and approval requirements have direct implications for several of our current contracts.
The June 1, 2026 deadline does not provide sufficient time to evaluate how these changes may affect our operations, compliance obligations, and ability to sustain employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Additional time is necessary to fully assess these impacts and provide meaningful feedback to the Commission.
For these reasons, Didlake respectfully requests a 30-day extension of the comment period.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Paul Gravley
Chief Executive Officer
Didlake