UID/Marking and Traceability Services

This contract pertains to the application and verification of Unique Item Identification (UID) markings using Data Matrix symbology in full compliance with MIL-STD-130 and ISO/IEC 16022 ECC200 standards. The scope requires precise marking of individual items to ensure traceability throughout the supply chain, with strict adherence to government-mandated formatting, data content, and marking durability requirements. All work must be performed to meet rigorous inspection and validation protocols to confirm accuracy, legibility, and permanence of UID labels on end items and components. The contract is structured as a small business set-aside under the SBA program, specifically designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, and falls under NAICS code 339920 for other miscellaneous manufacturing. Performance is required at the location in Portsmouth, Virginia, with a response deadline of July 16, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 10, 2026. The awarding entity is DLA Maritime Norfolk under the Department of Defense, indicating this effort supports critical military logistics and asset management needs. Contractors must demonstrate proven capability in UID labeling systems and maintain full compliance with federal standards for item identification and data collection.