Medical Blood Group Label Design and Compliance

The contract pertains to the design and production of adhesive labels for blood products that must comply with both FDA regulations and military standards. Each label must be black on white, measuring exactly 1-7/8 by 1-7/8 inches, and must include a Codabar barcode alongside the expiration date to ensure accurate tracking and safe handling in medical and defense environments. The labels are critical for maintaining the integrity of blood supply chains used by the Department of Defense, requiring strict adherence to specifications for material durability, legibility, and resistance to environmental stressors. Issued under the NAICS code 323117 for printing and related support activities, this subcontract opportunity is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency and has a response deadline of August 3, 2026. Performance is expected at an FPO location with the zip code 96632, indicating potential deployment or logistics operations tied to military installations. The requirement reflects a high-stakes operational need where label accuracy directly impacts patient safety and military readiness, necessitating suppliers with proven experience in regulated label manufacturing and compliance documentation for federal medical applications.