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65--CASE,MEDICAL INSTRUMEN

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT MEDICAL.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Tue, 13 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Medical is procuring surgical and medical instrument manufacturing supplies. NAICS code 339112 covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing medical, surgical, ophthalmic, and veterinary instruments and apparatus. This category includes a wide range of products such as surgical forceps, scissors, clamps, retractors, surgical needles, and other hand-held instruments used in medical procedures.

Medical instrument cases are frequently part of DLA's standard supply catalog for military health facilities, field hospitals, and deployed medical units. These cases are designed to organize, protect, and sterilize surgical instruments for immediate use in operational and clinical settings.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is open to all qualified businesses—no small business set-aside applies based on the metadata provided. Both small and large manufacturers or distributors of medical instruments may compete.

To bid, your firm must:

• Be registered in SAM.gov (System for Award Management) with active status
• Have a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
• Meet any applicable DLA qualification requirements for medical supply vendors (see the solicitation for specifics)
• Comply with FDA regulations for medical devices, as NAICS 339112 products typically fall under FDA oversight

If you are a small business, DLA's small business programs may still offer counseling and assistance even without a formal set-aside. Consider contacting the DLA Troop Support Small Business Office for guidance.

How to put together a competitive bid

For medical instrument manufacturing contracts, competitiveness depends on technical compliance, pricing discipline, and supply chain reliability:

Technical compliance: Obtain the full solicitation to identify exact instrument specifications, sterilization compatibility requirements, case dimensions, material standards (typically stainless steel, aluminum, or high-grade polymers), and any military-specific packaging and labeling standards such as MIL-STD-129 or MIL-STD-130.

Quality systems: Be prepared to demonstrate ISO 13485 certification for medical device quality management if required. FDA registration and compliance with 21 CFR Part 820 (Quality System Regulation) may be relevant depending on product classification.

Pricing strategy: DLA awards frequently to lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) offers. Research historical prices for comparable DLA medical instrument awards. Factor in Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, including specialty metals restrictions and country of origin requirements.

Past performance: Document relevant experience supplying medical instruments to government or commercial healthcare customers. DLA may evaluate delivery history, quality acceptance rates, and customer satisfaction.

Packaging and marking: Military medical supplies often require specific unit-of-issue configurations, shelf-life documentation, and barcoded identification for automated logistics systems.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE2DS27T0429 to obtain complete specifications, delivery requirements, evaluation criteria, and applicable contract clauses.

Note the deadline: Responses are due October 13, 2026—seven days from the posted date of October 6, 2026. This short turnaround requires immediate action to review requirements and prepare your offer. Verify the exact time of day for submission, as DLA typically specifies a precise cutoff.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →