Cold-resistant protective gloves

Agency: AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
State: Maryland
Type of Government: Federal
FSC Category:
  • 84 - Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia
NAICS Category:
  • 315990 - Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
Posted Date: Aug 22, 2025
Due Date: Oct 20, 2025
Solicitation No: FSIS0001RFI
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Cold-resistant protective gloves
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Notice ID
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
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FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
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USDA, FSIS, OAS PCMB
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General Information View Changes
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Updated)
  • Updated Published Date: Aug 22, 2025 01:42 pm EDT
  • Original Published Date: Aug 15, 2025 04:26 pm EDT
  • Updated Response Date: Oct 20, 2025 05:00 pm EDT
  • Original Response Date: Sep 19, 2025 05:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Updated Inactive Date: Nov 04, 2025
  • Original Inactive Date: Oct 04, 2025
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 8465 - INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT
  • NAICS Code:
    • 315990 - Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Beltsville , MD
    USA
Description View Changes

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




  1. Company name, address, and primary contact(s) with email and phone

  2. Business size (small/large) per SBA standards

  3. Special designations (e.g., 8(a), AbilityOne), CAGE and DUNS numbers



Product Information




  1. Product description and images

  2. Available sizes

  3. Commercial part numbers and pricing

  4. Complete Bill of Materials

  5. Production lead times for 50 and 200 pairs

  6. Capacitive touch capability

  7. CLO rating and measurement method

  8. American made status:

    1. Is current production in America?

    2. If not, can it be made compliant?

    3. 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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Contracting Office Address
  • MAILDROP 5230 5601 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE
  • BELTSVILLE , MD 20705
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact
History

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