Packaging, Handling, and Sea Transport Preparation

The contract requires the preparation of vaneaxial fan units for sea shipment in strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 standards, encompassing all aspects of packaging, crating, and moisture protection to ensure the integrity of the equipment during ocean transport. All units must be properly secured within approved shipping containers, with moisture barriers and desiccants applied as necessary to prevent corrosion and environmental damage, and each crate must be clearly labeled and documented according to military specifications. The work must be performed in accordance with federal defense logistics requirements, with full attention to container marking, shipping documentation, and inventory control to meet Department of Defense inspection and tracking protocols. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 488999, open exclusively to small business concerns as defined by the Small Business Administration. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026, with responses due by August 10, 2026, and performance is to be completed at the New Cumberland, Pennsylvania location with the postal code 17070-5002. The contracting activity is managed by the Department of Defense through the DDSP New Cumberland Facility, and the work falls under the broader scope of military logistics and transportation readiness, requiring full adherence to standardized military packaging and documentation procedures without deviation.