USAF Safe-to-fly Glove Program

The USAF is conducting a market assessment to identify potential sources and companies that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience with Air Force Safe-to-Fly (StF) Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Glove program. The program aims to provide a greater variety of gloves to USAF aircrew personnel. The gloves must meet specific requirements, including being flame retardant, having touchscreen capability, and meeting certain color and colorfastness standards. The gloves must also meet specific temperature range requirements. • The gloves must be flame retardant in accordance with ASTM D6413. • The gloves must have touchscreen capable leather. • The gloves must meet specific color and colorfastness standards. • The gloves must meet specific temperature range requirements. • The manufacturer must identify whether the glove model/style submitted for certification meets Berry Amendment criteria.