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Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Component For Domestically Manufactured Nitrile Gloves

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (7529) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6515 | Last Modified: 09/15/2025

Procurement Summary

NIH anticipates awarding multiple procurement actions to acquire up to 50 million nitrile gloves to support needs throughout HHS. The estimated total value of all orders is $10-$11 million. The nitrile gloves that meet mission needs can be obtained from domestic manufacturers; however, they cannot currently be sourced with 100% U.S. components. The gloves are 70% comprised of Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR), a material component that is not currently produced in sufficient quantities in the United States.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

Conditionally Consistent with Policy

Product

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

Date Submitted

07/25/2025

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

N/A

Solicitation ID

N/A

Procurement Stage

Pre-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Between 6 months and 1 year

Waiver Coverage

Multi-procurement Waiver

Funding Agency

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH