Barcoding and Medical Item Marking (MMS No. 1 Compliance)

This contract requires compliance with MMS No. 1 standards for barcoding and medical item marking, mandating the application of standardized barcodes such as GS1-128 and Data Matrix, along with NSN identifiers and interior labeling to ensure full traceability within Department of Defense logistics systems. The requirement replaces the outdated MIL-STD-129, aligning all marking practices with current, globally recognized supply chain protocols to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and interoperability across military and contractor networks. All items must be correctly labeled at the point of manufacture or preparation to support automated identification and data capture throughout the supply chain. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 518210, with a response deadline of July 20, 2026, and a posted date of July 12, 2026. It is managed by the Department of Defense through the Medical Supply Chain FSH office, with performance expected to support DoD logistics operations without geographic restriction. Compliance is critical for acceptance and payment, and contractors must ensure all labeling meets the technical specifications outlined in MMS No. 1, including data content, symbol size, placement, and durability under operational conditions. This subcontract is part of ongoing efforts to modernize and unify medical logistics tracking across the defense ecosystem.