GLOVE, PATIENT EXAMI

The contract specifies the procurement of 10 packages, each containing 100 nitrile rubber gloves designed for patient examining and treatment, with each package serving as the unit of issue. The gloves are latex-free, powder-free, black in color, medium size, ambidextrous, with a beaded cuff, non-sterile, and feature a heavy gauge construction suitable for special-forces operations. Technical specifications include a palm weight of 95 plus or minus 5 grams, a length of at least 240 millimeters, and a single-wall palm thickness of 0.16 plus 0.03 millimeters. The item has a non-extendable shelf life of 60 months, with the requirement that no more than nine months have elapsed between the date of manufacture and the date of delivery to the government. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and the Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which replaces MIL-STD-129 for medical items, mandating specific labeling, barcoding, and data matrix requirements. Preservation standards must maintain product integrity throughout storage and transit. Delivery is required to a destination in Houston, Texas, within 20 days of award under FOB destination terms, with title and risk of loss transferring upon arrival. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination per FAR 52.246-2. The solicitation number is SPE2DS-26-T-037E, with a response deadline of May 6, 2026, and the item is identified by NSN 6515-01-515-0200. The procurement is under NAICS code 339113 and is managed by the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain. Offerors must provide their UEI and CAGE code, represent their size status and any socioeconomic certifications, and disclose any covered defense telecommunications equipment or services. Cybersecurity compliance with NIST SP 800-171 Rev 1 and DFARS requirements, including safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents, is mandatory. Invoicing must be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow. All packaging, marking, and labeling must conform to DLA specifications and applicable federal standards, with mandatory compliance with RP001 and RS023 shelf-life directives. The contract type and pricing are not finalized at this stage and will be determined upon award.