Item Unique Identification (IUID) Marking Services

The contract requires permanent Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking of a liquid level switch in full compliance with MIL-STD-130 and DFARS regulations, specifically involving data matrix bar code etching to ensure durable, machine-readable identification. The marking must be executed with precision to meet federal standards for traceability and lifecycle management of defense equipment, with subsequent submission of all required data to the Defense Logistics Agency’s IUID registry. This work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA, and is governed by NAICS code 332813 for precision instrument manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on July 26, 2026, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and the place of performance is designated as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, 17070-5002. The contracting activity falls under the Department of Defense, specifically the ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV, and the work supports the U.S. military’s requirement for standardized, permanent identification of critical components. All submissions must adhere strictly to IUID data formatting and marking specifications to ensure acceptance into federal supply chain systems, and failure to meet these requirements may result in rejection of deliverables or non-payment.