Acupuncture Needle Supply (Medical Device Manufacturing)

The contract seeks the supply of sterile, single-use acupuncture needles measuring 0.50 mm in diameter by 100 mm in length, specifically designed for integration into the Department of Defense medical supply chain. All products must be packaged in military-compliant packaging that meets stringent environmental and handling standards to ensure sterility and integrity throughout transit and storage. Each unit must be clearly labeled in accordance with federal and DoD regulations, including expiration dates, lot numbers, and compliance markings, with a minimum shelf-life requirement that guarantees usability across projected deployment timelines. The needles are classified under NAICS code 325620, indicating direct manufacture as a medical device, and the procurement is structured as a subcontract under the MEDICAL SUPPLY CHAIN MD SURG FSF. Responses are due by August 3, 2026, with deliveries targeted to the place of performance in San Antonio, Texas, 78226. The supply must align with DoD logistics protocols, ensuring seamless incorporation into existing medical inventory systems, and is intended for use in military medical facilities where acupuncture is authorized as part of integrative care protocols. No specific set-aside designation is indicated, and all contractors must demonstrate full compliance with quality control, packaging, labeling, and regulatory standards for medical devices used in defense healthcare environments.