AR 210-25 — Vending Facility Program For The Blind On Federal Property
AR 210-25 governs the vending facility program for the blind on Federal property and its operating requirements.
- Publication number: AR 210-25
- Title: VENDING FACILITY PROGRAM FOR THE BLIND ON FEDERAL PROPERTY
- Date: 06/17/2021
- Proponent: G-4
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 210-25 on armypubs.army.mil
AR 210-25 addresses permits for vending facilities, State licensing agency applications, arbitration, annual reports, and internal control evaluation. It requires written applications, specifies permit conditions, and requires annual reporting of applications and vending machine income.
Topics covered
- Vending facility permits
- State licensing agency applications
- Blind-operated vending facilities
- Vending machine income
- Arbitration
- Internal control evaluation
Questions and answers
How must applications for vending facility permits be submitted?
Applications for permits by the State licensing agency to operate vending facilities (except cafeterias) on Armycontrolled property must be submitted in writing, through the on-site official, to the CG, IMCOM (IMWR), 2405 Gun Shed Road, Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 1223, to the DCS, G 9 (DAIN ZA), 600 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310 0600. (paragraph 4)
How long is a vending facility permit issued for?
The permit will be issued for an indefinite period of time subject to suspension or termination upon failure to comply with agreed-upon terms; and subject to termination by either party on 60 days written notice to the other party in cases of inactivation of the installation or activity, loss of use of a building or other facility housing the vending facility, change in the Army's requirements for service, or inability of the State licensing agency to continue to operate the vending facility. (paragraph 4)
Who is responsible for cleaning and maintaining a vending facility?
The State licensing agency will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the appearance of and for the security of the vending facility within the designated boundaries of such facility, and for all costs of every kind in conjunction with vending facility equipment, merchandise, and other products to be sold, except as provided in paragraph 7a(3)(e), below. (paragraph 4)
What must annual vending facility reports include?
At the close of each fiscal year, senior commanders will forward to AMC for consolidating and forwarding through the offices of the DCS, G 9 and ASA (M&RA) to PDUSD (P&R) within 60 days from the close of the fiscal year report, which will include the total number of applications for vending facility locations received from State licensing agencies; the number accepted; the number denied and the number still pending; the total amount of vending machine income collected (excluding income exempt from the income-sharing requirements); and the amount of such vending machine income disbursed to State licensing agencies in each State (see paras 7d(3)(a) and 7d(3)(b)). (paragraph 9)
What is the purpose of the internal control evaluation?
The purpose of this evaluation is to assist assessable unit managers and internal control administrators in evaluating the key internal controls outlined. (paragraph 9)