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Sterile Medical Packaging and Sealing

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Federal

Response Deadline08/17/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → MEDICAL SUPPLY CHAIN MD SURG FSFView Agency

NAICS

326199 - All Other Plastics Product ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

APO, AE, 09227-0000, US

Set-Aside

NONE

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Timeline

PostedAug 9

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Response DeadlineAug 17

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Response Deadline

08/17/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 8 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → MEDICAL SUPPLY CHAIN MD SURG FSF

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Individual sterile packaging of laryngoscope blades using sealed containers compliant with MMS No. 1 and export standards to ensure protection and sterility during transit.

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