Packaging, Preservation & Shelf-Life Management

The contract requires the commercial packaging and preservation of surgical masks in strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA RS023 standards to ensure a guaranteed 60-month shelf life. All work must adhere to federal military packaging and preservation protocols, including materials, labeling, containerization, and environmental controls, to maintain sterility and integrity over the extended shelf period. The packaging process must be validated and documented to meet Department of Defense requirements for long-term storage and distribution under varying environmental conditions. This is a subcontract opportunity posted by the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF under the Department of Defense, with a response deadline of July 22, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code is 311221, indicating the focus on beverage and tobacco product manufacturing, though the actual work involves medical device packaging. Performance of the contract is required at Fort Bliss, Texas, with a ZIP code of 79918-0000. Bidders must demonstrate proven capability in military-compliant packaging, experience with shelf-life management for medical supplies, and the ability to scale production to support federal supply chain demands.