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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Agriculture was posted on August 22, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Cold-resistant protective gloves

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NAICS: 315990
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National Standing Offer – Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Suits
Solicitation # 202505511/C
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is seeking a National Individual Standing Offer (NISO) for the procurement of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) suits. This solicitation is open exclusively to Canadian suppliers and is subject to the Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement. The standing offer has an initial term of one year from the date of issuance, with the possibility of four additional one-year extensions. The requirement includes suits in sizes ranging from Small to XXXL, with specific initial quantities for Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X-Large, and 3X-Large. Deliveries must be made within 12 weeks of a call-up to designated regional locations in Ottawa, Edmonton, and Surrey, using Incoterms 2020 Delivered Duty Paid (DDP). Selection is based on mandatory technical criteria, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive offer with the lowest evaluated price. To be compliant, suits must meet strict physical property standards for burst strength, tear resistance, and breaking strength, and must feature a respirator interface facepiece hood with an elastomeric or butyl rubber seal. Additionally, the proposed suits must be certified to the NFPA 1990 (2022 edition) standard by an OSHA-approved organization. Suppliers are required to provide comprehensive English-language user documentation and are encouraged to utilize environmentally preferable packaging in alignment with the Government of Canada's Green Procurement policy.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

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2 days ago

DEADLINE

in 26 days

General Info

NAICS

315990 - Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Beltsville, MD, USA

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PhaseClosed
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Notice updated

Response deadline changed from Sep 19, 2025 to Oct 20, 2025. The notice description changed.

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Usda, Fsis, Oas Pcmb
Contacts2 people available
OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

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1. Purpose The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for the design and manufacture of Cold Weather Contact Gloves. These gloves must be Made in America and capable of preventing cold weather injuries while supporting high dexterity tasks in cold environments. 2. Product Requirements The gloves must meet the following performance and compliance criteria: Thermal Protection: Suitable for cold environments; minimum CLO rating of 0.65 Dexterity: Capable of supporting fine motor tasks Capacitive Touch: Must support touchscreen use Flame Resistance: Shall not melt or drip when exposed to heat or flame Durability: High resistance to abrasion, tearing, and puncture 3. Applicable Test Methods Vendors should be familiar with and capable of meeting the following ASTM and industry standards: ANSI 105-2024 4. Requested Information Interested vendors are encouraged to submit the following: Company Information Company name, address, and primary contact(s) with email and phone Business size (small/large) per SBA standards Special designations (e.g., 8(a), AbilityOne), CAGE and DUNS numbers Product Information Product description and images Available sizes Commercial part numbers and pricing Complete Bill of Materials Production lead times for 50 and 200 pairs Capacitive touch capability CLO rating and measurement method American made status: Is current production in America? If not, can it be made compliant? What changes are needed and how long will it take? 5. Submission Instructions: Responses should be submitted electronically in PDF format to: Monika Masei Chief, Procurement Branch Monika.masei@usda.gov (301) 525-1428 Subject shall state: ATTN: Cold Weather Glove RFI Deadline: 20 October 2025, 5:00PM EST 6. Disclaimer This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. FAR 52.215-3 applies. The government may use responses to develop an acquisition strategy or future solicitation.

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