Defense Logistics Packaging and Palletization

The contract requires precise packaging, labeling, and palletization of blind rivets in strict compliance with U.S. Department of Defense military logistics standards, specifically MIL-STD-129 and DLA RP001, ensuring interoperability and traceability across defense supply chains. All work must be performed to meet the exacting specifications for durability, marking clarity, and unit packaging required for military distribution, with emphasis on uniformity, labeling accuracy, and pallet configuration that supports automated handling and inventory management. The place of performance is designated as Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, with a zip code of 73145-8000, indicating the primary operational location for fulfillment. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program, open exclusively to small businesses as defined by the North American Industry Classification System code 423830, which covers merchant wholesalers of hardware and plumbing and heating equipment. The solicitation was posted on July 26, 2026, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and the contracting activity is managed by the ASC Supplier Operations AE and AF Division under the Department of Defense. Bidders must align their operations with the federal acquisition regulations applicable to small business set-asides and ensure full compliance with defense logistics protocols to qualify for award.