IBEX Industry Capability and Capacity Determination Support for MEDICAL DEVICES

The contract pertains to the Industrial Base Extension (IBex) Program, which aims to assess the capability and capacity of the industrial base for manufacturing medical devices critical to Department of Defense operations in remote or hostile environments. The program enhances the DLA's ability to quickly respond to global shifts by establishing strategic partnerships with industry experts, enabling access to commercial capabilities and providing comprehensive market research reports. These reports focus on local production capacities for select medical devices in TAA-compliant countries such as Australia, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, thereby supporting contingency planning and emergency response efforts. The solicitation, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency's Philadelphia office, is a combined type with no specified set-aside, and is open for responses until July 23, 2025. It emphasizes gathering detailed industrial base data under NAICS code 541614, which covers research and development in life, physical, and social sciences. The contract aims to strengthen the government’s situational awareness of available manufacturing assets in key allied nations, ensuring rapid mobilization and supply chain resilience during national emergencies. The designated point of contact is Helena Tuzi, reachable via email or phone for further inquiries.