# Cold-resistant protective gloves

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fsis0001rfi

- Solicitation number: FSIS0001RFI
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was October 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Food Safety and Inspection Service
- Contracting office: Usda, Fsis, Oas PCMB (123A94)
- NAICS: 315990 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 8465 Individual Equipment
- Place of performance: Beltsville, Maryland
- County: Prince George's County (FIPS 24033). https://abierto.us/counties/prince-george-s-county-md-24033
- City: Beltsville. https://abierto.us/cities/beltsville-md-2406400
- First posted: August 15, 2025
- Last posted: August 22, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3182616ef9e246f2a810160ec08b0780/view

## Description

1. Purpose The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for the design and manufacture of Cold Weather Contact Gloves. These gloves must be Made in America and capable of preventing cold weather injuries while supporting high dexterity tasks in cold environments.

2. Product Requirements The gloves must meet the following performance and compliance criteria:

**Thermal Protection:** Suitable for cold environments; minimum CLO rating of 0.65 Dexterity: Capable of supporting fine motor tasks Capacitive Touch: Must support touchscreen use Flame Resistance: Shall not melt or drip when exposed to heat or flame Durability: High resistance to abrasion, tearing, and puncture 3. Applicable Test Methods Vendors should be familiar with and capable of meeting the following ASTM and industry standards: ANSI 105-2024 4. Requested Information Interested vendors are encouraged to submit the following:

Company Information Company name, address, and primary contact(s) with email and phone Business size (small/large) per SBA standards Special designations (e.g., 8(a), AbilityOne), CAGE and DUNS numbers Product Information Product description and images Available sizes Commercial part numbers and pricing Complete Bill of Materials Production lead times for 50 and 200 pairs Capacitive touch capability CLO rating and measurement method American made status: Is current production in America? If not, can it be made compliant? What changes are needed and how long will it take?

**5. Submission Instructions:** Responses should be submitted electronically in PDF format to:

Monika Masei Chief, Procurement Branch Monika.masei@usda.gov (301) 525-1428 Subject shall state:

**ATTN:**

**Cold Weather Glove RFI Deadline:** 20 October 2025, 5:00PM EST 6. Disclaimer This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. FAR 52.215-3 applies. The government may use responses to develop an acquisition strategy or future solicitation.

## Publications

- August 15, 2025: Sources sought, due September 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 03eaaf144b2445098b31e48424c94aa1. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/03eaaf144b2445098b31e48424c94aa1/view
- August 22, 2025: Sources sought, due October 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 3182616ef9e246f2a810160ec08b0780. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3182616ef9e246f2a810160ec08b0780/view

## Points of contact

- Monika Masei, monika.masei@usda.gov, 3015251428
- George Baptist, george.baptist@usda.gov

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