Sterilization Indicator Sealing Tape Supply

The contract seeks the manufacture and supply of sterilization indicator sealing tape designed for medical use at a military facility in San Diego, California. The tape must activate visibly upon steam sterilization, featuring diagonal lines as the indicator mechanism, and incorporate a pressure-sensitive adhesive for secure application. It must conform precisely to dimensional specifications of 0.7 inches in width and 60 yards in length to ensure compatibility with existing medical packaging and sterilization protocols. The product is intended for critical healthcare environments where reliable sterilization verification is essential to patient safety and regulatory compliance. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under the NAICS code 326199, which covers other plastic product manufacturing, and is administered by the Department of Defense through the Medical Supply Chain FSH. The opportunity was posted on July 23, 2026, with responses due by July 30, 2026. All supplies must be delivered to the designated place of performance in San Diego, ZIP 92136, and the contractor is expected to meet stringent quality and timing requirements consistent with military medical standards. The contract does not specify a set-aside classification and is open to qualified subcontractors capable of delivering compliant, high-integrity sterilization indicators on schedule.