MIL-STD-2073-1E Packaging and Preservation Services

The contract requires the performance of cleaning, drying, and dry packaging of defense rotary switches using cling wrap in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E standards, ensuring proper preservation for military use. The work must comply strictly with the specified preservation method labeled PRES MTHD 31, which governs the handling and packaging procedures to maintain component integrity during storage and transport. All activities are to be conducted at the designated place of performance in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with zip code 17070-5002, and are subject to the stringent quality and procedural controls outlined in the military standard. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under the North American Industry Classification System code 312230, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and is administered by the Nuclear Reactor Program within the Department of Defense. The nature of the work demands precision, adherence to federal defense packaging protocols, and compliance with the technical specifications of MIL-STD-2073-1E, making it critical for contractors to demonstrate capability in defense-grade preservation processes.