Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-416CMS-BOSS4-B-51697
Illinois CMS seeks small business suppliers for medical-grade nitrile exam gloves (five-year master contract)
Posted
May 13, 2026
Respond By
June 25, 2026
Identifier
27-416CMS-BOSS4-B-51697
NAICS
423490, 423450
The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is seeking bids from small businesses for a five-year master contract to supply exam and disposable nitrile gloves for statewide use. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), Bureau of Strategic Sourcing - Products Requested: - Nitrile exam gloves, medical grade, powder-free, ambidextrous, beaded cuff - Sizes: Small (30,900), Medium (159,750 + 825 with higher thickness), Large (165,375), X-Large (270,750) - Thickness: Primarily 4-5 mil; one line item for medium gloves at 7-8 mil - All gloves must be FDA approved (AQL=2.5), with one item listed as FEA approved (likely a typo for FDA) - Notable Requirements: - All gloves must be medical grade and comply with FDA standards - Small Business Set Aside: Only vendors in the Illinois Small Business Set Aside Program may bid - Blanket purchase agreement structure for joint purchasing - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brands are named; open to all qualifying small businesses supplying compliant products - Location: - Primary place of performance and delivery is Springfield, Illinois, supporting statewide needs
Description
Central Management Services seeks to establish a joint purchase master contract for exam and disposable gloves. The solicitation is exclusively for Small Business Set Aside Program vendors. The procurement includes various sizes and specifications of nitrile exam gloves that are FDA approved and medical grade. The contract period is from December 26, 2026, to December 25, 2031, and the solicitation is managed through the Illinois BidBuy portal.