RFI for Cold Weather/Freezer Gloves
ID: 123A9425R0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICEUSDA, FSIS, OAS PCMBBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing (339999)

PSC

CLOTHING, SPECIAL PURPOSE (8415)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5701afbd38034ec399d86281fa0006c4/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to assess the market for cold weather/freezer gloves necessary for meat inspection operations. The gloves must meet stringent specifications for cold protection, abrasion, puncture resistance, cut resistance, and water resistance, ensuring they are suitable for the demanding conditions of meat inspection. This RFI serves as a market research tool to evaluate vendor capabilities and inform future procurement strategies, with submissions due by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on January 3, 2025. Interested vendors should contact Eric Schnitzler at eric.schnitzler@usda.gov for further details and are reminded that all submissions will be treated as proprietary information.

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    Eric Schnitzler
    eric.schnitzler@usda.gov
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    Freezer Glove RFI.docx
    The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather data for potential procurement of cold weather/freezer gloves necessary for meat inspection. The gloves must meet specific standards for cold protection, abrasion, puncture resistance, cut resistance, and water resistance. Companies are invited to submit their capabilities and product specifications, confirming adherence to these requirements. Respondents are expected to provide detailed company information, business size, registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), and any relevant GSA Schedule contracts. Submissions must be concise, limited to 3 pages, and are due by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on January 3, 2025. The FSIS outlines that this RFI is for planning purposes only and does not commit them to any contracts or obligations. Information gathered from this RFI will primarily assist in evaluating vendor capabilities and may influence future solicitation strategies. Vendors should also note that the FSIS will not return submitted documentation and that proprietary information will be safeguarded. This RFI serves as a market research tool to assess viable options within the industry for fulfilling FSIS's needs.
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