Medical Device Manufacturing (Surgical Knives)

The contract requires the manufacture of disposable, retractable surgical knife handles equipped with No. 15 blades, designed for ambidextrous activation to accommodate both left- and right-handed users and compatible with cold-sterilization methods to ensure safe reuse of accompanying instruments without heat degradation. The product must fully comply with the National Stock Number 6515-01-668-5279, ensuring standardization across military medical supply chains. Manufacturing must meet stringent military specifications for reliability, precision, and safety in high-stakes surgical environments. This subcontract opportunity, issued under NAICS code 339113 for Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, is promoted by the Department of Defense through the MEDICAL SUPPLY CHAIN MD SURG FSF office. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, with responses due by August 11, 2026. Performance will be executed from the FPO location with ZIP code 96694-2900, indicating a U.S. military postal address likely supporting overseas or expeditionary medical operations. While no specific set-aside criteria or point of contact are listed, bidders must be prepared to deliver products that align with federal defense procurement standards, including documentation, traceability, and quality control processes required for military-grade medical devices.