Military-Compliant Packaging and Preservation

The contract requires the preservation, packaging, and labeling of aluminum plates in strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and ASTM B660-23 standards, ensuring long-term storage integrity under military specifications. Critical preservation methods include the use of designated preservation codes ZZ and Z, application of vapor corrosion inhibitors, and implementation of sealed enclosures to protect against environmental degradation. All work must adhere to rigorous military packaging protocols to maintain material performance and readiness during extended storage or transit. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under the SBA program, awarded by the Department of Defense through Depot Oklahoma, with performance required at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, ZIP 73145-8000. The North American Industry Classification System code is 312230, indicating alignment with the manufacturing of aluminum products. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, with responses due by July 24, 2026, and participation is limited to qualified small businesses as defined by federal regulations. All deliverables must meet exacting standards for documentation, process control, and quality assurance to satisfy military logistics requirements.