Military Packaging and Preservation Services

The contract requires the performance of aqueous cleaning and dry preservation services on military items using Method AE, Code 1, in full compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E to ensure all items are properly prepared for shipment and maintain readiness standards. This specialized work involves precise cleaning techniques followed by dry preservation protocols to protect equipment from corrosion, contamination, and environmental degradation during storage and transit. The services must be executed to exacting military specifications, with attention to documentation, quality control, and chain-of-custody procedures to meet federal logistics requirements. This is a subcontract awarded under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside, with the NAICS code 561910 indicating it falls under Other Support Activities for Transportation. The solicitation is managed by the Maritime Supply Chain under the Department of Defense, with performance required at FPO 09532. The opportunity was posted on August 9, 2026, and responses are due by August 20, 2026, providing a short window for qualified small businesses to submit proposals. Bidders must demonstrate capability in military packaging standards and proven experience with defense-related preservation techniques to be considered.