# SAM #Nitrile_Exam_Gloves_Sources_Sought

RFI for Domestically Manufactured Nitrile Examination Gloves

**Buyer:** DLA Troop Support
**Posted:** November 02, 2026
**Respond By:** December 03, 2026
**Identifier:** Nitrile_Exam_Gloves_Sources_Sought
**NAICS:** 423450, 326299

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

<p>The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify sources capable of supplying <strong>U.S.-manufactured nitrile examination gloves</strong>. 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.</p>

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