Bar-Coding and Packaging for DoD Shipments

The contract requires the production of durable, machine-readable bar codes for Department of Defense shipments, adhering strictly to MIL-STD-129 standards, which mandate the use of GS1-128 and Data Matrix symbologies to ensure accurate tracking and logistics compliance across military supply chains. The work must be performed to meet rigorous durability and readability requirements, ensuring that bar codes remain scannable under harsh environmental conditions encountered during transit and storage. This subcontract is tied to a specific place of performance in Suffolk, Virginia, with a zip code of 23435-5000, and falls under the NAICS code 323111, indicating the nature of the activity involves commercial printing services tailored to government specifications. The solicitation is open for responses with a firm deadline of May 18, 2026, and was posted on May 11, 2026, giving potential bidders approximately one week to prepare and submit proposals. It is managed under the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF, a subdivision of the Department of Defense, and the contract is intended to support critical medical logistics operations. The place of performance and specification compliance requirements indicate that successful vendors must have proven experience in high-precision bar coding for defense applications and the capacity to deliver consistent, compliant labeling at scale. The absence of a set-aside designation means the opportunity is open to all eligible contractors without preference given to small businesses or other designated categories.