SAM #Nitrile_Exam_Gloves_Sources_Sought

RFI for Domestically Manufactured Nitrile Examination Gloves

DLA Troop Support is seeking market information on domestically manufactured nitrile examination gloves for military treatment facilities. - Government buyer: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support; the attachment also identifies the Department of War (DoW) as conducting the market research. - Opportunity: Request for Information (RFI) to assess domestic manufacturing, supply-chain capacity, and industry interest; this is not a purchase solicitation. - Product: Nitrile examination gloves for medical and military treatment facilities. No quantity, part number, or brand is specified. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are named in the materials. - Key requirements: Domestic manufacturing or a credible plan to establish it; applicable ASTM D412, D5151, D6319, D6124, D6978, and F1671 standards and ISO 10993; durability with tactile sensitivity; resistance testing against at least 50 hazardous drugs; successful fentanyl citrate and simulated gastric acid permeation testing; FDA-cleared low-dermatitis labeling and active Class I reserved status with 510(k) clearance; and AQL of 1.0 or better. Gloves must not be black; lighter colors are preferred. - Requested supplier information: Evidence of compliance, manufacturing and ramp-up capability, nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) country of origin, production capacity, lead times, dispensing design, and supporting documentation.

Description

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify sources capable of supplying U.S.-manufactured nitrile examination gloves. This RFI is solely for market research purposes to assess domestic manufacturing capability, supply chain capacity, and industry interest. See attached notice and response instructions.

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