Opportunity
NATO Support and Procurement Agency #26LBS032
NATO RFI for CBRN Protective Boots and Gloves Supply
Posted
April 02, 2026
Identifier
26LBS032
NAICS
315990
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) is seeking industry input for a large-scale supply of CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) protective boots and gloves. - Government Buyer: - NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) - LB - General and Cooperative Services Programme - Products Requested: - CBRN protective boots - Quantity: approximately 125,000 pairs per year - Requirements: AQAP 2131 compliant, CE certified, suitable for military use from -30°C to +50°C, compliant with AEP 38, Technology Readiness Level 9 (TRL 9), evidence of active use in a NATO Armed Force - CBRN protective gloves - Quantity: approximately 100,000 pairs per year - Requirements: AQAP 2131 compliant, CE certified, suitable for military use from -30°C to +50°C, compliant with AEP 38, TRL 9, evidence of active use in a NATO Armed Force - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Products must be compliant with AQAP 2131 and CE certified - Must meet the latest revision of AEP 38 and be at TRL 9 - Evidence of active use in a NATO Armed Force required - Only suppliers and manufacturers from NATO countries, Austria, and Ukraine are eligible - Contract duration expected to be a minimum of 5 years, potentially up to 10 years - RFI seeks industry feedback on technical feasibility, contracting models, risk management, supply chain, and innovative solutions - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mentioned at this stage
Description
This opportunity is a Request for Information (RFI) for CBRN protective boots and gloves. The procurement involves supplying approximately 125,000 pairs of boots and 100,000 pairs of gloves per year, compliant with AQAP 2131 and CE certified, suitable for use in various military tasks under different climatic conditions. The contract duration is expected to be a minimum of 5 years, potentially extending to 10 years. The RFI aims to gather industry input on technical feasibility, contracting models, risk management, supply chain, and innovative solutions to refine the upcoming requirement.