Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Packaging, Marking & Bar-Coding Services

This contract requires compliance with MIL-STD-129 standards for the packaging, marking, and bar-coding of cylinder assemblies, encompassing both unit and group packs, with specific application of GS1-128 or Data Matrix barcodes to ensure accurate identification and traceability throughout the defense logistics chain. All packaging and labeling must meet rigorous Department of Defense specifications to support efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of critical materiel. The work is scoped under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses certified by the SBA are eligible to bid, and the NAICS code 493190 indicates the work falls under Other Transportation Support Activities, aligning with logistics and supply chain services rather than manufacturing. The opportunity is issued by the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate within the Department of Defense, with a response deadline of August 4, 2026, and was posted on July 20, 2026. The contractor must be prepared to deliver services capable of integrating seamlessly with existing DLA logistics systems, ensuring 100% compliance with bar-code readability, label placement, and packaging durability under operational conditions. While no specific place of performance or point of contact is listed, the requirement implies nationwide or global logistics support alignment with DLA infrastructure and timelines. Bidders must focus on proven experience in military-grade packaging and bar-coding systems to meet the technical and operational expectations of this subcontract.