Packaging, Preservation & Shelf-Life Management

The contract titled Packaging Preservation & Shelf-Life Management requires the design and management of packaging solutions to ensure the integrity and safety of medical products throughout storage and transit, with strict adherence to shelf-life requirements. The work is scoped to support the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF under the Department of Defense, specifically for performance at FPO with a ZIP code of 96693, indicating overseas or military logistics operations. As a subcontract under NAICS code 541490, it involves specialized technical services related to packaging engineering and preservation protocols, demanding compliance with military-grade standards for product stability, environmental resilience, and regulatory conformity. The solicitation was posted on August 4, 2026, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026, indicating a narrow window for qualified vendors to submit proposals. The contract type is explicitly identified as a subcontract, suggesting it is part of a larger procurement structure, likely supporting defense medical supply operations. While no set-aside specifics or point of contact details are provided, the placement of performance at FPO underscores the critical nature of the packaging systems in austere or remote operational environments, where failure could compromise mission readiness and patient safety. All solutions must be tested and validated to withstand extended transit times, variable climates, and military handling protocols without degradation.