Cable Marking and Unique Item Identification (UII) Services

The contract entails the application and verification of MIL-STD-130 compliant 2D Data Matrix Unique Item Identification (UII) markings on cable reels and associated packaging, ensuring each item is encoded with enterprise and serial identifiers as required by Department of Defense standards. The work must be performed at the designated place of performance in Silverdale, Washington, with strict adherence to the technical specifications governing the format, legibility, permanence, and scanability of the markings to meet federal traceability and inventory management requirements. This subcontract is designated as a Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 339920, limiting eligibility to small business concerns and emphasizing support for small business participation in defense logistics. Proposals must be submitted by the response deadline of August 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM, after which evaluations will be conducted to select a qualified vendor capable of reliably executing the UII marking process with full compliance to MIL-STD-130. The contracting activity falls under DLA Maritime – Puget Sound, part of the Department of Defense, and the service is critical to maintaining accurate asset tracking throughout the military supply chain. The contractor is responsible for all aspects of marking, including verification, documentation, and quality control to ensure each cable reel or package is uniquely identifiable in DoD logistics systems without error or delay.