Protective Clothing Blood Penetration Resistance Tester

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Acquisition and Grant Services, under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking a Protective Clothing Blood Penetration Resistance Tester through a combined synopsis and solicitation numbered 75F40126Q134448, posted on July 31, 2026, with responses due by August 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time. The procurement targets a specialized testing device designed to evaluate the resistance of protective clothing against blood penetration, critical for ensuring safety standards in medical and emergency response environments. The North American Industry Classification System code 334516 indicates the requirement falls under manufacturing instruments and related products. The place of performance is designated as Winchester, Massachusetts, with a zip code of 01890, while the contracting office is located in Rockville, Maryland, 20852. The sole point of contact for this solicitation is Warren Dutter, who can be reached via phone at 301-796-2486 or email at warren.dutter@fda.hhs.gov, and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the procurement. No set-aside type is specified, meaning the contract is open to all eligible vendors without preference for small businesses, veteran-owned firms, or other categories. The solicitation is issued through SAM.gov, and potential offerors must access the detailed requirements via the provided UI link to review full technical specifications, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions. The equipment must meet exacting performance benchmarks to ensure compliance with federal safety protocols and interoperability with existing testing frameworks used by the agency.