Military-Compliant Packaging and Palletization

The contract requires the preservation, packaging, and palletization of aluminum tubing in strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E, ASTM B660, and DLA RP001 standards for military shipment, ensuring the materials are protected against environmental damage and ready for secure transport. All work must adhere to federal specifications governing defense logistics, including proper labeling, material handling, and pallet configurations to meet military readiness requirements. The performance location is designated as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002, indicating where the packaging operations must be conducted. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under the SBA program, meaning only eligible small businesses may submit proposals, and it is classified under NAICS code 493190 for warehousing and storage. The solicitation was posted on August 3, 2026, with a firm response deadline of August 14, 2026, providing a limited window for qualified vendors to submit bids. The contracting activity originates from the Fluid Handling Division within the Department of Defense, emphasizing the critical nature of the work to defense logistics operations. Bidders must ensure their facilities and processes meet all military packaging compliance benchmarks to be considered for award.