Unique Item Identification (UID) and Data Matrix Marking Services

This contract requires the application of Data Matrix markings in strict compliance with MIL-STD-130 and associated standards to enclosures, ensuring each asset is uniquely identifiable for military asset tracking. The work involves accurately marking items with machine-readable data matrices that contain critical information for the U.S. Department of Defense’s Item Unique Identification system, and the successful contractor must also submit all relevant data to the IUID registry to maintain accurate and up-to-date asset records. All marking processes must meet military specifications for durability, readability, and placement to ensure long-term functionality under operational conditions. The contract is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small business concerns as defined by the SBA can bid, with the NAICS code 811212 indicating the work falls under repair and maintenance services. It is solicited by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock, part of the Department of Defense, with performance expected in Bethesda, Maryland. The opportunity was posted on July 23, 2026, with responses due by July 31, 2026, and is aimed at securing a capable small business to support DoD asset management through precise and compliant UID labeling and registry submission.