Nitrile Examination Gloves Sources Sought

DLA Troop Support is conducting market research through a sources-sought Request for Information to identify domestic manufacturers capable of supplying U.S.-manufactured nitrile examination gloves for military treatment facilities. In alignment with Executive Order 14005, the government seeks to assess industry capacity to establish, validate, and sustain U.S.-based production. Interested sources must demonstrate the ability to provide FDA Class I reserved medical devices with active 510(k) clearance and an Acceptable Quality Level of 1.0 or better. The gloves must be non-black in color, such as grey blue or lavender, and feature FDA-cleared labeling for low dermatitis potential supported by ISO 10993 and clinical data. Technical requirements are stringent, requiring compliance with various ASTM standards. Specifically, products must exhibit balanced durability tensile strength per ASTM D412 and tactile sensitivity per ASTM D3767. Critical safety specifications include proven barrier protection against fentanyl and gastric acid permeability per ASTM D5151 and ASTM F1671, as well as resistance to a panel of at least 50 chemotherapy and hazardous drugs per ASTM 6978. Additionally, vendors must describe their glove dispensing methods to ensure single-glove withdrawal and minimize cross-contamination. Responses are due by December 3, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to the designated points of contact.