About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support requests information to identify sources capable of supplying U.S.-manufactured nitrile examination gloves for market research purposes. The agency seeks domestic end-products aligning with Executive Order 14005 that hold FDA Class I reserved medical device status with active 510(k) clearance, maintain an Acceptable Quality Level of 1.0 or better, and avoid black coloring. Gloves must meet multiple ASTM and ISO standards, provide barrier protection against fentanyl and simulated gastric acid, withstand not fewer than 50 chemotherapy and hazardous drugs, and carry FDA-cleared low dermatitis claims. Respondents must submit narrative responses covering minimum requirements, domestic manufacturing facilities or partnering arrangements, raw material country of origin, manufacturing capacity, lead times, and box dispensing methods.
Scope of work
- Domestic end-product nitrile examination gloves
- Compliance with ASTM D412, ASTM D5151, ASTM D6319, ASTM D6124, ASTM D6978, ASTM F1671, and ISO 10993
- Balanced durability tensile strength and tactile sensitivity (ASTM D3767)
- Resistance to at least 50 chemotherapy and hazardous drugs
- Barrier protection against fentanyl citrate and simulated gastric acid permeability
- FDA-cleared labeling claim for low dermatitis potential
- Maintenance of an Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) of 1.0 or better
- Non-black medical examination gloves such as grey, blue, or lavender
Minimum qualifications
- Domestic end-product in alignment with Section 1 of Executive Order 14005
- FDA Class I reserved medical device status with active 510(k) clearance
- FDA-cleared labeling claim for low dermatitis potential supported by clinical data and ISO 10993
- Maintain an Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) of 1.0 or better per ASTM D5151
Documents to include with your response
- Completed RFI Attachment 1 with vendor narrative responses
- Documentation confirming glove color was cleared in 510(k) or did not constitute a material change
- Partner information and signed letter of commitment, if applicable
Federal notice details
- Solicitation number
- Nitrile_Exam_Gloves_Sources_Sought
- Agency
- Dept of Defense
- Buying office
- Defense Logistics Agency › DLA Troop Support
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Dec 3, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Nov 2, 2026
- NAICS
- 423450
- Product/service code
- 6515
- Contracting contact
- Catherine Gilbert
Catherine.Gilbert@dla.mil
4457378868 - Additional contact
- Jayne Do
jayne.do@dla.mil
4457375764
Source: SAM.gov. Read the official notice for the complete description and current instructions.