Federal grants and contracts for medical device manufacturers
From surgical supplies and protective equipment to advanced electronic devices, the federal government funds new medical device development, invests in U.S. supply chains, and buys devices for VA hospitals and military medicine.
80open federal bids in this field right now, updated Oct 27, 2026
15of those set aside for small, veteran-owned, woman-owned or HUBZone firms
878open and upcoming federal grants mention this work on Grants.gov
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Pays to develop and manufacture vaccines, drugs, diagnostics and devices for public health emergencies, through its Broad Agency Announcement and its DRIVe startup program.
The Defense Logistics Agency and the VA's National Acquisition Center buy drugs, devices and medical supplies. Getting on their contracts and schedules is steady federal revenue.
Department of Health and Human Services9 open bids
Department of Homeland Security2 open bids
Department of Justice2 open bids
Building or expanding a plant?
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Can a small medical device manufacturing company win federal money?
Yes. Many federal bids are reserved for small businesses, and research awards (SBIR/STTR) are only open to them. Right now 80 federal bids in this field are open, 15 of them set aside for small or certified businesses.
What's the difference between a grant and a contract?
A grant funds a project the government wants to support, and you don't deliver a product to the agency. A contract buys goods or services from you. Many companies use grants to develop a product and contracts to sell it.
Can an Opportunity Zone help pay for a new plant?
It can. Investors who put capital gains into a facility in an Opportunity Zone get tax breaks, which can make your project easier to finance. Today's zones end December 31, 2026, and a new map runs 2027 to 2036. Open Purse checks whether your site qualifies.
How do I find the opportunities that fit my company?
Type your company into Open Purse. In about 20 seconds you'll see the open grants, bids, contracts coming up for re-bid, and partnership programs that fit you, each with a plain-English reason and a first step. Searching is free.