6515--VA Nitrile Gloves Industry Day
ID: 36C24126Q0050Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cff0999ff6ce4cf8bcab8f3cb34e8b6a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research and hosting an Industry Day on January 8, 2026, focused on Nitrile Examination Gloves. This initiative aims to gather information from manufacturers and authorized distributors regarding their production capabilities, including monthly output, FDA approvals, and sourcing of raw materials, particularly concerning domestic content and the ability to produce Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR). Nitrile gloves are essential for medical and surgical applications, and the VA is seeking to understand the current market landscape to potentially expand domestic production. Interested parties must submit their interest and a list of attendees by December 16, 2025, and are encouraged to bring glove samples to the Industry Day. For further inquiries, contact Contracting Officer Pedro Catinchi at pedro.catinchijame@va.gov or 407-419-4617.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Pedro CatinchiContracting Officer
    (407) 419-4617
    pedro.catinchijame@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research and hosting an Industry Day on January 8, 2026, focusing on Nitrile Examination Gloves. This initiative, part of the VA Road Show, aims to gather information from manufacturers and authorized distributors regarding their capabilities, current production, and potential for expanding Nitrile Glove production in the United States. The VA is seeking details on company size, manufacturing locations, monthly production capacity, FDA approvals, white/private labeling, raw material sourcing (especially domestic content), and the ability to produce Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR). Interested parties must submit their interest and attendee lists by December 16, 2025, and are requested to bring glove samples to the Industry Day. The VA explicitly states that pricing information is not being sought at this time.
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