Item Unique Identification (IUID) Marking Services

This contract solicits services for the application of durable Item Unique Identification (IUID) markings in accordance with MIL-STD-130 requirements, specifically targeting stainless steel components that must retain legible two-dimensional matrix barcodes throughout the remanufacturing process. The work requires precise adherence to Department of Defense standards for identification marking, ensuring traceability and lifecycle management of critical assets under rigorous operational conditions. All markings must withstand exposure to extreme environments, abrasion, cleaning, and repeated reprocessing without degradation. The opportunity is structured as a small business set-aside under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside category, designated by NAICS code 339920 for Other Misc. Manufacturing, and is intended exclusively for small business concerns. The solicitation opened on May 12, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on May 27, 2026, at 19:00 UTC. The contracting activity is administered by the U.S. Air Force’s AFSC PZABB office under the Department of Defense, though specific performance location and point of contact details are not provided. Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate technical capability, compliance with military standards, and capacity to deliver IUID-compliant marking on challenging substrates like stainless steel under strict quality controls.