Medical Culture Swab Manufacturing and Supply

The contract pertains to the manufacture and supply of sterile culture swabs featuring a polyurethane sponge saturated with either Amies or Stuart transport medium, designed for microbiological sample preservation. Each swab is nitrogen-flushed to maintain sample integrity and individually sealed in airtight foil packaging to ensure sterility and prevent contamination during storage and transport. The requirement is designated as a subcontract under NAICS code 325412, reflecting its alignment with medical and surgical appliance manufacturing. The primary place of performance is designated as Fort Bliss, Texas, with a delivery address of 79918-2527, indicating the operational logistics focus for this procurement. The solicitation was posted on July 28, 2026, with a firm response deadline of August 3, 2026, leaving a narrow window for potential bidders to submit proposals. The contracting entity is the Department of Defense through its MEDICAL SUPPLY CHAIN MD SURG FSF office, underscoring the federal military healthcare supply chain’s need for reliable, high-quality diagnostic sampling tools.