Packaging, Bar-Coding, and Shipping Logistics Provider

The contract requires a qualified provider to deliver comprehensive packaging, barcoding, and shipping logistics services in strict compliance with MIL-STD-129 standards for labeling and packaging, as well as DLA-specific palletization requirements. All items must be properly bar-coded and arranged on pallets according to Department of Defense guidelines to ensure seamless handling and tracking throughout the supply chain. The provider is also responsible for managing both domestic and international shipping operations, with a mandatory requirement to utilize U.S.-flag vessels for all oceanic transport to meet federal maritime regulations. Operations must be executed with precision to support defense logistics needs, ensuring timely delivery and full traceability from packaging through final delivery. Performance is centered at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002, indicating the primary logistics hub for receiving, preparing, and dispatching shipments. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 488510, which categorizes it as support activities for air transportation, though the scope clearly extends to integrated land and sea logistics. As a subcontract awarded by the Electrical Devices Division under the Department of Defense, the provider must operate with full knowledge of federal defense contracting protocols and supply chain security standards. Responses are due by July 16, 2026, with the solicitation publicly posted on July 5, 2026, allowing potential contractors to prepare and submit proposals through the DIBBS platform.