Combined Synopsis_Solicitation for IIJA Gloves RFP 75N98025R00018.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 75N98025R00018- Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Compliant Gloves

Purpose This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP).

This requirement is a 100% small business set-aside solicitation and is being processed under any of the following NAICS codes:

339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

325212 - Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing

339114 - Dental Equipment and Supplies

423990 - Personal safety devices and supplies

423450 - Medical, Dental and hospital Equipment and Supplies Wholesale

The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition

Circular (FAR) FAC 2025-04 dated June 11, 2025.

Pricing Schedule

Item (Nitrile

Gloves)

Total

Requirement

(boxes)

Average

Price/Unit

Estimate Total

Price

Acceptable Unit of Sale

Small 357 Box of 100

Medium 571 Box of 100

Large 357 Box of 100

Extra Large 143 Box of 100

Delivery

Deliveries should be made to the NIH Supply Center (NIHSC) located at 16071 Industrial Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (phone: (301) 496-9156) between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.

Monday through Friday except Federal Government holidays and closings. Please see attached shipping and delivery instructions (Attachment 6).

Provisions/Clauses The following terms and conditions are applicable:

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial

Services, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision.

The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, if used, and the specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision. If this provision is not used, describe the evaluation procedures to be used.

Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with its offer.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial

Services, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or

Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition.

There is no Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating assigned to this acquisition.

Documents included and relevant to this Solicitation:

Attachment 1- Statement of Work (SOW) for IIJA Compliant Gloves

Attachment 2- IIJA Compliant Gloves Technical Specifications

Attachment 3- Shipping, Packaging, Marking, Inspection and Acceptance

Attachment 4- Invoicing Instructions

Attachment 5 -Supply Chain Risk Management Form

Attachment 6- Vendor Shipping Instructions to NIHSC

General Instructions:

The Government intends to award a single contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) whose proposal(s) represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the evaluation factors in the solicitation.

The Government may reject any or all proposals if such action is in the Government's interest.

The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint.

If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged.

Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

Proposal Response Instructions:

The Proposal shall be practical, clear, and concise, checked for grammatical and/or spelling errors. All information requested must be provided in the designated section. If the documents below are not submitted the proposals will be considered unresponsive and will be eliminated from competition.

Offerors must submit their Proposal in two (2) separate volumes:

a. Volume 1: Technical

(1) The technical proposal shall address the following evaluation criteria:

(a) Technical approach to performance requirements

(b) Management Approach and Understanding of the Requirement

(c) Previous Experience in IIJA Compliant Gloves

(d) Printed copy of SAM.GOV Reps and Certs Document (FAR and DFARS)

(2) Technical proposal is limited to five (5) pages which does not include the cover page or table of contents.

(3) The cover page of the technical proposal must show:

(a) The solicitation number;

(b) The name, address, email address and telephone number of the offeror;

(c) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item;

(d) Names, titles, email addresses and telephone numbers of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror's behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation; and

(e) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent's authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

(4) Offerors must complete and submit the Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Form as part of the technical proposal. If this form is not complete and submitted, no further evaluation will be done, and the proposal will be considered non-responsive and will be eliminated from competition.

b. Volume 2: Business (Price)

(1) Prices for each size must be entered on the Pricing Schedule. Include Unit Prices, Subtotal for each type of glove/line. Unit prices shall be based on the unit of issue.

(2) Proposals should state whether shipping costs are included.

(3) Quotes submitted must be valid for a period of 90 calendar days.

(4) Only proposals from offerors whose proposed gloves are determined to meet the specifications on Attachment 1 IIJA Compliant Gloves Technical Specifications and who have submitted a completed Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Form will be further evaluated.

Evaluation The Government intends to award a single contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

Technical

Price

All technical evaluation factors, other than price, when combined are significantly more important than price. Price could become the determining factor, if the proposals are determined to be essentially equal. The trade-off between non-price factors (Technical) and Price could result in awarding to other than the low offeror(s). The Government intends to make an award to the offeror(s) whose proposal provides the best overall value to the Government.

Technical Evaluation Criteria The criteria below are listed in the order of relative importance with weights assigned for evaluation purposes.

a. Technical Approach to Performance Requirements - 50 Points

The contractor must submit a narrative on its ability to meet technical performance requirements.

The narrative should include but is not limited to the following:

(1) Proposals will be evaluated based on the contractor’s demonstrated ability to deliver

100% IIJA compliant gloves matching those product specifications stated in the RFP including:

Must be 100% domestically sourced, American manufactured product (gloves), including 100% of all components of IIJA Compliant medical grade and surgical grade gloves.

(2) Whether or not subcontractors are used, and if so, the quality control measures used to ensure acceptable subcontractor performance, and subcontractor/sub supplier information

(including country of manufacture of each component and finished product).

(3) The procedures for ensuring quality.

(4) The technical attributes of the gloves to ensure they meet agency, and department needs for safety and functionality.

**Note: If proposed gloves are not 100% domestically sourced, American manufactured product (gloves), including 100% of all components of IIJA Compliant medical grade and surgical grade gloves (see glove specifications in Attachment 1 of the SOW), no further evaluation will be conducted. **

b. Previous Experience in IIJA Compliant Gloves - 30 Points

The contractor must submit a narrative of its previous experience in the successful delivery of

100% IIJA compliant gloves to the government, hospital networks, clinics, or entities that sell

PPE (pharmacies, wholesale clubs, retail stores, etc.). Please provide contract number, contract cost, period of performance, description of contract, and point of contact for three (3) past performance references within the last three (3) years.

The narrative should include but is not limited to the following:

(1) The number of years of corporate experience in providing 100% IIJA compliant gloves described under the specifications in the solicitation.

(2) Organization’s number of employees, experience in the field, and resources available to enable it to fulfill requirements.

(3) Brief history of the Offeror’s activities contributing to the development of expertise and capabilities related to this requirement.

(4) Information that demonstrates the Offeror’s organizational and accounting controls.

(5) A description of the resources presently in-house or the ability to acquire the type and kinds of products proposed.

c. Management Approach and Understanding of the Requirement - 20 Points

The contractor must submit a narrative on its approach and understanding of the requirement.

The narrative should include but is not limited to the following:

(1) How well the contractor demonstrates an understanding of the work to be undertaken and the requirement by the agency to only accept 100% IIJA compliant gloves.

(2) The offeror’s approach to the unique management issues posed by the contract.

(3) The effectiveness of the offeror’s use of staff and/or subcontractors, both in terms of cost and in terms of meeting unique technical needs, and a variable workload.

(4) The contractor’s knowledge of, and familiarity with current NIH and HHS and other federal/state regulations and guidelines.

Documents/Materials required to be submitted:

a. Volume 1 – Technical

b. Volume 2 – Business (Price)

c. Pricing Schedule (See Page one (1))

d. Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Form

e. Completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and

Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services