MIL-STD-130 Compliant Item Marking and Data Matrix Encoding

This contract requires the permanent application and verification of two-dimensional Data Matrix symbols for Unique Item Identification in strict compliance with MIL-STD-130 and ISO/IEC 16022 ECC 200 standards, ensuring accurate, durable, and machine-readable marking of military assets. The work involves encoding item data according to government specifications and verifying the legibility and scannability of each symbol to meet operational tracking requirements across the Department of Defense supply chain. The contract is issued as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, designated by NAICS code 339999, and is administered by DLA Maritime - Puget Sound under the Department of Defense. Performance is required in Bremerton, with responses due by July 3, 2026, following a posting date of July 1, 2026. Participation is limited to small businesses certified under the SBA program, and the successful vendor must demonstrate technical capability in permanent marking systems, quality control for Data Matrix symbol validation, and adherence to federal defense item identification protocols.