GLOVE INSERTS, CHEMICAL PROTECTION (COTTON, KNITTED)

This contract solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside aimed at acquiring 52,239 pairs of chemical protection glove inserts made from cotton and knitted material, manufactured strictly according to specification PD 92-02. The opportunity is limited to small businesses with demonstrated acceptable past performance in producing similar items. The successful bidder must provide all materials needed for fabrication, ensuring full in-house production responsibility. The solicitation is open to all responsible small business sources, with offers considered by the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP). The solicitation number is SPM1C1-12-Q-0173, with anticipated posting on the Defense Logistics Agency’s Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) around July 21, 2012. The relevant North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 315992, which pertains to manufacturing of knit products. Questions or communications regarding this solicitation can be directed to the point of contact, Michael Curry, reachable via phone or email. The contract emphasizes adherence to manufacturing specifications and restricts competition to qualified small business manufacturers.