Laboratory Gloves

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), operating under the Department of Justice, intends to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of powder-free latex and nitrile examination gloves under FAR mandatory sources of supply provisions. The solicitation is limited to AbilityOne Participating Nonprofit Agencies, and vendors interested in responding must notify the Contract Specialist, Lily Calvert, at lrcalvert@fbi.gov to ensure direct receipt of the RFQ via email. The gloves must meet specific physical and performance specifications including 245mm length, defined cuff and palm thickness measurements, tensile strength of 24 MPa, 700% elongation, and a maximum protein level of 50 micrograms per gram. The procurement will be conducted under simplified acquisition procedures, and evaluation will be based on the quotations received from eligible vendors. The RFQ is scheduled to be issued on or about March 11, 2026, with interested parties required to express their interest by the March 9, 2026 deadline.

This procurement includes no set-aside designations beyond the AbilityOne requirement, and no incumbent contractor information is disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. The specific award value and total quantity of gloves required have not been disclosed in the notice. The gloves are available in three variants—powder-free latex in natural color and powder-free nitrile in both black and blue—with all sizes ranging from X-Small through XX-Large. Preferred packaging specifications require 100 gloves per dispenser box with 10 boxes per case, though exact quantity requirements are not detailed in the pre-solicitation materials. Vendors should note that telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and all communications regarding this opportunity must be directed to the Contract Specialist via email.