DODI1125.03_DAFI34-124 governs the vending facility program for the blind on Department of the Air Force property.
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The publication establishes priority for blind vendors, requirements for satisfactory sites, and vending machine income-sharing requirements. It also prescribes operating procedures, reporting requirements, and responsibilities for the program.
Applies to: This publication applies to the entire Department of the Air Force, including the Regular Air Force, the United States Space Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard (when located on federal property).
The blind shall be given priority in the establishment and operation of vending facilities. (paragraph 4)
Specified income from vending machines operated on DoD-controlled property by a DoD Component either directly or by contract shall be given to State licensing agencies. (paragraph 4)
Within 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, the DoD Components shall forward to the Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (PDUSD(P&R)) the total number of applications for vending facility locations received from State licensing agencies; the number accepted; the number denied; the number still pending; the total amount of vending machine income collected (excluding income exempt from the income sharing requirements by paragraph 6.c. of Enclosure 3 of this Instruction); and the amount of such vending machine income disbursed to State licensing agencies in each State. (paragraph 3)
Disburse vending machine income to the State licensing agency on at least a quarterly basis (fiscal year) unless a mutual agreement specifies otherwise. (paragraph 1)
A satisfactory site shall have a minimum of 250 square feet available for sale of items and for storage of articles necessary for the operation of a vending facility. (paragraph 2)