Medical Device Component Manufacturing (Needle & Locator)

Precision manufacturing is required for two medical device components: a 304 stainless steel sternal needle measuring 15 GA at 1.8mm diameter and 38.5mm in length, and a sternal locator at 16 GA with a 1.65mm diameter and 23.6mm length, both intended for use in an intraosseous device. The subcontract solicitation, posted on July 13, 2026, with a response deadline of July 20, 2026, is under the NAICS code 332813 for surgical and medical instrument manufacturing and is tied to the Department of Defense through the MEDICAL SUPPLY CHAIN MD SURG FSF. The performance location is designated as San Antonio, Texas, with a zip code of 78209-6097, indicating the components must meet stringent military and medical standards for quality, consistency, and biocompatibility. The contract is structured as a subcontract, suggesting the winning supplier will deliver these critical components to a prime contractor involved in defense medical system integration.