Packaging and Preservation Services for Defense Shipment

The contract requires comprehensive packaging and preservation services aligned with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-PRF-23199 standards, ensuring defense shipments are properly protected for transportation and storage. Key requirements include shock-proofing to withstand environmental stresses, secondary containment specifically designed for mercury to prevent leakage and contamination, and full compliance with MIL-STD-129 for barcoding to enable accurate tracking and inventory management throughout the supply chain. All packaging must meet rigorous military specifications for durability, safety, and traceability. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under the NAICS code 493190, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA. The opportunity is issued by the Nuclear Reactor Program within the Department of Defense, with performance required at the location in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, zip code 17070-5002. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of August 7, 2026, and the solicitation is accessible through the DIBBS platform. The emphasis is on precise execution of defense-grade packaging protocols to ensure the safe and regulated handling of sensitive materials.