Military-Compliant Packaging and Marking

The contract requires the packaging, crating, and labeling of replacement valves to meet strict military standards for shipment to naval vessels, with mandatory compliance to MIL-STD-2073-1 for defense packaging, MIL-STD-129R for uniform marking of military property, and ISPM-15 for wood packaging material to prevent pest spread. All work must be executed with precision to ensure durability, traceability, and regulatory adherence during transit and storage aboard naval assets. The packaging must facilitate efficient handling, inventory management, and inspection on board ships, including clear identification of parts, batch numbers, and logistical data as dictated by the specified standards. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under the SBA program, restricted exclusively to small businesses as defined by the FAR, with a NAICS code of 488999 for other support activities related to water transportation. The solicitation was posted on May 12, 2026, with a response deadline of May 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Performance is to be carried out in San Diego, California, 92123, under the purview of the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, a Department of Defense organization. The nature of the work demands certified packaging processes, documented quality controls, and readiness for military inspection upon delivery.