UCC/EAN-128 Bar Coding and Material Labeling

The contract requires the application of UCC/EAN-128 bar codes with specific Application Identifiers—7001 for the National Stock Number and 241 for the Product Service Code Number—on all materials and packages in strict compliance with Department of National Defence labeling standards. Each item must include both machine-readable bar codes and accurate human-readable interpretations to ensure proper identification and logistics tracking throughout the supply chain. The work is to be performed at locations in British Columbia and Nova Scotia, with all labeling requirements aligned to Canadian government specifications for defense material handling. This subcontract, issued under NAICS code 561910 by the Government of Canada through the Department of National Defence, is open for responses until July 17, 2026. The solicitation does not specify a set-aside designation or point of contact, and the place of performance is limited to the specified provinces. Bidders must demonstrate capacity to meet precise technical and regulatory requirements for bar code labeling as defined by DND, ensuring full compliance across all delivered materials and packaging to support operational readiness and supply chain integrity.