MIL-STD-129 Packaging, Marking & Bar-Coding Services

The contract requires comprehensive MIL-STD-129 compliant packaging, preservation, marking, and bar-coding services for hose assemblies to support logistics tracking through the Department of Defense supply chain. All deliverables must adhere strictly to MIL-STD-129 standards, including the use of either Data Matrix or linear bar-codes for accurate, automated identification and tracking throughout distribution and field operations. The work must be performed by a small business as this is a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines, ensuring eligibility and compliance with FAR 19.5. The NAICS code 493190 identifies this as a warehousing and storage service classification, indicating the scope includes both physical handling and documentation control. Performance is required at the specified location in Texarkana, Texas, with a zip code of 75507-5000. The solicitation was posted on July 20, 2026, and responses are due by July 31, 2026, under the subcontract type, suggesting the successful offeror will be supporting a prime contractor or larger program. The contracting office falls under the Fluid Handling Division of the Department of Defense, underscoring the military and technical nature of the hose assemblies involved. All packaging and marking must ensure durability, legibility, and traceability under operational conditions, with no room for deviations from the mandated standards.