UID Marking Services (Data Matrix Application)

This contract solicits subcontractor services for the permanent application of machine-readable 2D Data Matrix symbols onto military assets in strict accordance with MIL-STD-130 standards. The marking must be executed using durable methods such as laser etching or dot peen to ensure long-term readability and compliance with Department of Defense requirements for unique item identification. The work is intended for military equipment requiring traceability and asset management through the UID system, with all markings to be applied with precision and durability under operational conditions. The opportunity is structured as a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines, specifically reserved for small businesses as defined by FAR 19.5, and is classified under NAICS code 339920 for other miscellaneous manufacturing. Performance will occur at a designated location in Portsmouth, Virginia, with a zip code of 23709. The solicitation was posted on July 17, 2026, and responses are due by July 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The contracting entity is DLA Maritime – Norfolk, operating under the Department of Defense, and the contract is actively seeking qualified small business subcontractors to fulfill this critical marking requirement.