Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR)

Expired

Key information

Agency Name: Department of Health and Human Services
Awarding Office Name: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Waiver Type: Non-availability
Procurement Stage: Pre-solicitation
OMB Determination: Approved
Product Service Code (PSC): 6515 - MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

Waiver Details

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Summary of Procurement

The U.S. Government intends to purchase 55,555,500 boxes of disposable nitrile non-sterile, powder-free patient examination gloves (100 gloves per box) used in healthcare settings to increase the availability of domestically produced Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This procurement will enable the United States (U.S.) to ensure sufficient domestic availability of such items during national emergencies and/or pandemic events. This waiver request is for non-availability of Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) from domestic sources. NBR is a component used in the production of nitrile gloves. Currently, domestic sources for NBR are limited and due to the quantity of gloves needed by the Government, domestic sources may not be able to meet the NBR demands for this procurement.

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Submitted

01/22/2024

Determination Date

01/24/2024

Waived Item(s)
Product Name	North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)	Product Service Code (PSC)	Quantity
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR)	339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing	6515 - MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

Dates

Waiver Start Date

01/24/2024

Waiver Expiration Date

07/22/2024