Supplier of UID-Compliant Marking Equipment & Materials

The contract seeks a small business supplier to provide durable UID marking equipment and materials, including laser markers, labels, and nameplates, that comply with MIL-STD-130 standards for permanence and readability. The equipment and materials must be capable of reliably marking U.S. Department of Defense assets with unique identification data that meets strict military specifications for durability under harsh environmental conditions. The procurement is structured as a subcontract with a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, reserved exclusively for small businesses certified by the SBA. The North American Industry Classification System code is 333240, indicating the focus on industrial machinery manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on July 17, 2026, with responses due by July 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Performance will be centered in Portsmouth, Virginia, with a zip code of 23709, though specific delivery or deployment locations may vary. The contracting activity falls under DLA Maritime - Norfolk, a branch of the Department of Defense responsible for logistics and supply chain operations. Interested parties must ensure their proposals demonstrate full compliance with MIL-STD-130 requirements, including test data or certification of equipment and material durability, and must be registered as a small business in SAM.gov to be eligible for award.