WHITE UNIFORM GLOVES
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, specifically COMMANDER, has issued a Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source) to procure white uniform gloves for Marine Barracks Washington. The government intends to award a sole source delivery order to T&M Manufacturing, Inc., citing FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source). The estimated value is $125,767.75, with a requested delivery by April 1, 2026. Responses from interested parties are due by February 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the procurement of white leather and cotton uniform gloves. These gloves are essential for the Marine Barracks Washington Uniform Order.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Delivery Order (under FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures)
- Intended Awardee: T&M Manufacturing, Inc., 148 Morningside DR, Oneonta, New York, 13820-3217, United States.
- Estimated Value: $125,767.75
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Delivery Date: April 1, 2026
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, 04:00 PM EST
- Published: February 24, 2026
Justification
The government's intent to award sole source is based on a determination that T&M Manufacturing, Inc. is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's requirements. This justification is supported by exclusive licensing agreements and market research, as detailed in the "Determination that Only One Source is Reasonably Available" document.
Action for Interested Parties
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. However, information received from other sources will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed delivery order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.