Packaging, Preservation, and Marking Services

The contract requires the provision of military-compliant packaging and preservation services in strict adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E, specifically employing Preservation Method 41 and Packaging Code U to ensure long-term protection and readiness of defense-related items. All packaging must be executed with precise technical compliance to maintain environmental integrity and operational functionality under storage and transit conditions mandated by U.S. military standards. Additionally, the contract mandates marking of all items and containers in accordance with MIL-STD-129, which includes the application of 2D Data Matrix barcodes for automated tracking and bare item marking as specified under requirement RQ017 to ensure traceability at every level of logistics handling. The work encompasses end-to-end compliance from initial packaging through final marking, with no flexibility in methodology or documentation. This is a small business set-aside subcontract, designated under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside criteria per FAR 19.5, with the NAICS code 312230 indicating classification within beverage and tobacco product manufacturing, likely due to related packaging capabilities or administrative categorization. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, with a firm response deadline of August 6, 2026, issued by the Maritime Supply Chain division of the Department of Defense. The performance location and point of contact details are not specified, but bid submissions must be made through the DIBBS platform via the linked RFQ page. All proposals must demonstrate full technical understanding of the referenced military standards and proven capability to meet the non-negotiable packaging, preservation, and marking requirements without deviation.