Attachment 2 - Specifications for Biodegradable Nitrile Gloves - REVISED.doc

ATTACHMENT 2 - REVISED

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

BIODEGRADABLE NITRILE GLOVES

I. SCOPE

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requires Nitrile Gloves that are at least 80% biodegradable for handling sensitive records. The gloves will be used by the public in the Research Rooms and by the staff processing these records. NARA requires gloves in five sizes to ensure proper fit and proper handling of the records.

II. REQUIREMENTS

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requires Biodegradable Nitrile Gloves in five sizes for handling sensitive records.

1. 100% nitrile gloves

2. At least 80% biodegradable

3. Available in the following sizes:

a. Extra-Small

b. Small

c. Medium

d. Large

e. Extra-Large

4. Gloves must be between 3 and 5-mil thick

5. No rubber latex proteins are permitted

6. Powder-Free

7. Rolled Cuff

8. Gloves must be in boxes with dispenser holes on the top. Boxes of gloves must be no larger than 5.5"W x 10"H x 3.75"D

9. No residue deposition or transfer is present when rubbing a copper and silver coupon vigorously with a new glove. This residue could be harmful to holdings over time.

10. No more than 1 in 10 gloves may rip, tear, or split when put on.

11. Third party certification or data from the manufacturer testing is required.

III. RESPONSIBILITY FOR TESTS

The Contractor is responsible for quality control to ensure the specifications of this contract are met. NARA reserves the right to perform quality assurance at any time during the contract where such tests are deemed necessary to assure that supplies and services conform to the specifications. Therefore, one sample of at least 10 gloves in each glove size purchased shall be sent to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within 14 calendar days from contract effective date.

IV. PACKAGING AND IDENTIFICATION

Packaging. The gloves must be packed in boxes for easy dispensing with a dispenser hole in the top of the box. The boxes must be shipped in a protective container and arrive uncrushed and free from tears or rips.

Marking. The outside of each packing container must be legibly marked with the following information: the delivery order number and the number of boxes of gloves of each size packed in the container. The boxes of gloves must indicate the number of gloves in the box. The boxes of gloves must indicate the size of gloves in each box. Any expiration date on the boxes of gloves must be at least one year away from the date of shipping.

V. DELIVERY

Delivery must be undertaken during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Delivery of specified quantities will be made to specified destinations defined in each delivery order. Deliveries may be made to the shipping destinations listed on Attachment 3. Addresses are subject to change or new locations may be added.