Packaging and Marking Services (Military Standards Compliance)

The contract requires comprehensive packaging and marking services strictly compliant with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-130N for item marking, including the application of Unique Item Identifier (UID) barcode labeling to ensure accurate military property identification across the supply chain. All work must adhere to federal military standards to guarantee proper handling, traceability, and inventory management of defense assets throughout their lifecycle. The requirement is set as a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, meaning only small businesses certified under FAR 19.5 are eligible to bid, reinforcing support for small business participation in defense contracting. The solicitation, issued by the Strategic Acq Program Directorate under the Department of Defense, falls under NAICS code 561910 for other support activities and is structured as a subcontract opportunity. Interested parties must submit responses by the deadline of August 24, 2026, with the posting date established on August 9, 2026. While specific performance location details are not provided, the work is tied to defense logistics requirements and will support military inventory systems nationwide. The contract is accessible via the DIBBS platform for qualified small businesses seeking to fulfill critical packaging and marking obligations for military equipment.