IUID Marking and Data Matrix Encoding

This contract requires permanent 2D Data Matrix barcode marking on couplings in compliance with MIL-STD-130, ISO/IEC 16022, and ANSI MH10.8.2 standards to meet Department of Defense Unique Item Identification requirements. The marking must be durable, legible, and capable of withstanding environmental and operational conditions while ensuring accurate machine readability throughout the item’s lifecycle. Validation of the Data Matrix symbol is mandatory to confirm compliance with data density, contrast, and placement specifications, and the contractor must be fully prepared for seamless data submission into the DoD IUID Registry without delays or errors. The opportunity is a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside as defined by the SBA, with the NAICS code 332919 indicating a focus on other fabricated metal product manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on June 27, 2026, with proposals due by July 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting activity is the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound under the Department of Defense, and while specific performance location and point of contact details are not provided, successful bidders must be capable of meeting all technical and administrative obligations tied to DoD item identification and data reporting protocols.