Tourniquet Supply (Combat Application Tourniquet - CAT)

The contract seeks the supply of FDA-approved tourniquets that meet military specifications, specifically models such as the SOF-T and CAT Gen 7, for integration into Combat Lifesaver kits designed to manage extremity hemorrhage in field conditions. These tourniquets must adhere to stringent performance and reliability standards required by the Department of Defense to ensure effectiveness during combat and emergency medical scenarios. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 325414, indicating it pertains to pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing, with performance required at the specified location in Darien, Illinois, ZIP 60561-1780. Responses are due by August 10, 2026, and the opportunity was posted on August 2, 2026, through the DLA DIBBS platform. While no set-aside classification or specific point of contact is provided, the contracting activity is clearly under the Medical Supply Chain, Md Surg FSF division of the Department of Defense, emphasizing its critical role in equipping frontline medical personnel with validated, life-saving hemorrhage control tools. Suppliers must ensure full compliance with FDA approval and military-grade construction requirements, as failure to meet these criteria will result in disqualification.