Gloves, heavy duty leather PGC 03999

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles is conducting a source sought notice to identify eligible contractors capable of supplying Heavy Duty Leather Gloves (PGC 03999) in compliance with specification 6170-5E dated June 5, 2021. This pre-solicitation notice is issued for market research purposes only and does not constitute a binding solicitation or guarantee of future contract awards. Interested contractors must submit capability statements addressing their ability to provide conforming products, including details on component material sourcing, end-item manufacturing locations, production lead times, monthly and annual production capacity ranges, and estimated pricing. Contractors whose products do not fully meet the specified requirements must clearly document any deviations and explain which specific requirements present challenges to compliance. The response deadline for interested parties is April 28, 2026, providing a two-week window for contractors to express their interest and provide comprehensive capability information.

This procurement involves no set-aside designations and applies to the Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing NAICS category (315990) under the PSC classification for Special Purpose Clothing (8415). The gloves are required in five sizes—X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large—with corresponding National Stock Numbers and UPCs specified for each size. No specific award value, budget range, or production quantity minimums have been disclosed in this notice, as the item currently remains on the federal procurement list with no guaranteed future solicitation. Contractors should be prepared to provide details on their economical production rates, maximum production capacity, and minimum sustaining rates to demonstrate their ability to meet potential government demand. The absence of specific numerical targets reflects the exploratory nature of this source sought notice and the government's intent to assess market capabilities before issuing a formal solicitation.