● ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED MIL-STD-2073-1E MIL-STD-129R / RFID DCMA / WAWF / DD250
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Trusted by Defense Primes, Tier-1 OEMs & DLA Suppliers Since 1965

Turnkey MIL-SPEC Packaging, Inspection & 3PL for Enterprise Supply Chains

Eliminate government shipment rejections, SPRS score penalties, and in-house packaging bottlenecks. Manufacture your components and drop-ship directly to our ISO 9001:2015 Columbus, Ohio facility—we engineer the preservation, host on-site DCMA inspections, submit WAWF/DD250 documentation, and dispatch worldwide.

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60+ Yrs Continuous Defense Packaging Operations (Est. 1965)
ISO 9001 DNV GL Certified Quality System
100% MIL-STD-2073 & MIL-STD-129R Compliance
1B746 Verified Defense Contractor CAGE Code
Engineered to Strict Defense & OEM Standards:
MIL-STD-2073-1E Military Preservation
MIL-STD-129R Barcoding & MSL
DFARS 252.211-7006 Passive RFID
ASTM-D3951 Commercial Spec
ISPM-15 Export Wood Crating
MINUTES FROM DLA Land & Maritime (DSCC)
Built for Prime Contractors, Tier-1 OEMs & High-Volume Suppliers

Why Large Manufacturing & Defense Companies Outsource to Universal Processing

Maintaining an in-house military preservation line, custom crate shop, and WAWF compliance desk drains engineering floor space and slows production velocity. We act as your dedicated off-site defense packaging division.

01 • Risk Mitigation & SPRS Protection

Zero Supply Discrepancy Reports (SDRs)

Non-compliant packaging or missing RFID/MSL data at a DLA depot triggers costly Supply Discrepancy Reports, payment holds, and negative Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) ratings. We translate complex MIL-STD-2073 contract codes and verify every container before dispatch.

🛡️ Protects your supplier score & accelerates DoD invoice payout
02 • Drop-Ship Turnkey Integration

Manufacture at Your Plant, Ship From Ours

Ship bulk commercial-packed components from your factory straight to our Columbus, Ohio motor-freight docks. We receive, inspect, preserve to military specification, host DCMA source inspection on-site, and ship directly to the government depot under your CAGE code.

🚚 Located minutes from DLA Land & Maritime (DSCC) & I-70/I-270
03 • Pre-Award Bid & Cost Engineering

Fast Pre-Bid Packaging Quotes for RFPs

Bidding on a multi-year IDIQ, DIBBS solicitation, or prime subcontract? Send our estimators the solicitation packaging codes during your bidding phase. We break down exact unit preservation, crating, and labeling costs so your bid margins stay rock-solid.

📐 Economical spec translation from 1-ton crates to 10,000-unit runs
Seamless Supply Chain Execution

How Our Enterprise Drop-Ship & Contract Packaging Program Works

We integrate directly with your procurement, quality assurance, and shipping teams in four streamlined steps.

01

Contract & Spec Translation

Send us your government contract award, solicitation, or engineering drawings. We decode all MIL-STD-2073 preservation, cushioning, and container codes and lock in a firm unit rate.

02

Motor Freight Receipt & Staging

Route your finished parts via LTL or full truckload to our Columbus, OH facility. We log inventory, perform incoming visual checks, and stage materials in our secure warehouse.

03

MIL-SPEC Preservation & Crating

Our technicians execute Methods 10–50 preservation, ESD/moisture barrier heat-sealing, custom ISPM-15 wood crating, and MIL-STD-129R / passive RFID encoding under ISO 9001:2015 controls.

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DCMA Sign-Off, WAWF & Dispatch

We coordinate on-site government source inspections (QAR), process DD250s and WAWF/PIEE documentation, and tender the compliant shipment to the designated military or commercial carrier.

Interactive Engineering Reference

MIL-STD-2073-1E Military Preservation Methods

Select a military preservation method below to inspect our capabilities, barrier materials, and typical aerospace, defense, and heavy-industrial applications.

MIL-STD-2073 • METHOD 10

Method 10: Physical & Mechanical Protection

Engineered for hardware, structural castings, and non-corrodible assemblies requiring protection against physical shock, abrasion, and crushing during global military transit and depot stacking.

  • Custom engineered blocking, bracing, and die-cut foam cushioning
  • Heavy-duty domestic and export fiberboard cartons (ASTM-D5118) and cleated plywood/lumber crates
  • Full unit, intermediate, and exterior container MIL-STD-129R barcoding
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Typical Enterprise Applications

Applicable Materials & Specs ASTM-D5118, MIL-PPP-B-601, ISPM-15 Heat-Treated Crates
Typical Defense Hardware Painted structural brackets, armored vehicle body panels, vulcanized rubber assemblies, cables & non-corrosive hardware
Volume Scalability Single oversized crates to 25,000+ unit contract runs
End-to-End Capabilities

Four Integrated Divisions Under One Roof

From heavy engine crating and sensitive avionics preservation to DCMA inspection management, 3PL warehousing, and automated MIL-STD-129R label production.

Military & Industrial Packaging

MIL-STD-2073 / ASTM-D3951

From long-term depot storage of bulky large engines and transmissions to shipping intricate aircraft parts and avionics, the right military packaging materials determine an item's survival and operational readiness. We analyze your contract codes and engineer the most economical compliant solution.

  • Complete MIL-STD-2073 Methods 10, 20, 30, 40 & 50 preservation
  • Protection against moisture, salt spray, UV rays, static (ESD), and shock
  • Custom ISPM-15 export wood crates, fast-pack cartons, and foil barrier bags
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Government Source Inspections & WAWF

DCMA / PIEE / DD250

Government source inspection bottlenecks can stall revenue recognition for weeks. Our compliance specialists host Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Quality Assurance Representatives on-site and manage your electronic receiving reports from start to finish.

  • Dedicated on-site inspection station for DCMA & Government QARs
  • Full Wide Area Workflow (WAWF / PIEE) DD250 generation and submission
  • Pre-audit verification of contract clinic codes, IUIDs, and RFID tags
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3PL Warehousing & Freight Consolidation

COLUMBUS, OH LOGISTICS HUB

Many enterprise divisions and growing defense contractors need flexible staging space or high-capacity docks to accept heavy motor freight shipments. Our Columbus facility handles both short-term contract staging and long-term inventory management.

  • High-capacity motor freight docks for LTL, flatbed, and full truckload (FTL)
  • Multi-vendor kit consolidation, phased contract release & drop-ship fulfillment
  • Strategic Midwest location minutes from DSCC (DLA Land & Maritime)
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MIL-STD-129R Labels & Passive RFID

IN-HOUSE PACKAGING SUPPLY

Packaging your materials in-house at your own plant? We produce and ship ready-to-apply MIL-STD-129R container labels, 2D PDF417 barcodes, Military Shipping Labels (MSL), and DFARS-compliant encoded passive RFID tags straight to your shipping department.

  • Unit, intermediate, and exterior container identification labels
  • Pre-encoded passive RFID tags verified for WAWF / PIEE upload
  • Fast turnaround for OEMs and in-house packaging teams nationwide
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Industries & Programs We Support

Engineered for Mission-Critical Sectors

Supporting defense primes, aerospace manufacturers, heavy powertrain suppliers, and industrial exporters across North America.

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Aerospace & Avionics

ESD-safe Method 40/50 moisture-vapor barrier packaging and custom dunnage for flight-critical instrumentation, actuators, and turbine components.

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Defense & DLA Suppliers

Turnkey MIL-STD-2073 preservation, MIL-STD-129R marking, and on-site DCMA inspection for DLA Land & Maritime, Aviation, and Troop Support contracts.

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Heavy Powertrain & Engines

VCI preservation and heavy-duty ISPM-15 bolted wood crating for diesel engines, multi-ton transmissions, axles, and tactical vehicle assemblies.

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OEM & Industrial Export

ASTM-D3951 commercial packaging, sea-worthy export crating, motor freight consolidation, and kitting for large-scale industrial manufacturers.

NATIONWIDE IN-HOUSE PACKAGING SUPPORT

Interactive MIL-STD-129R & RFID Label Order Builder

Need compliant military labels shipped directly to your plant? Configure your contract parameters below to preview your container marking layout and attach it directly to an RFQ.

MIL-STD-129R CONTAINER MARKING 2D PDF417 + BARCODE
NSN: 5305-01-234-5678
CAGE: 1B746  |  QTY: 100 SETS
CONTRACT: SPE7L1-26-P-0001
CONFIG: Unit + Exterior Container Labels (MIL-STD-129R)
Universal Processing Co. • CAGE: 1B746 • Columbus, OH 43228
Procurement & Supply Chain FAQ

Answers for Prime Buyers, Estimators & Quality Managers

Common questions from enterprise manufacturing and defense contracting teams integrating Universal Processing Co. into their workflow.

Yes. Most of our enterprise and mid-market clients ship their manufactured parts in standard commercial totes or pallets directly to our dock at 701 Hadley Dr., Columbus, OH 43228. We receive the freight, perform MIL-STD-2073 preservation and crating, coordinate DCMA inspection if required, and ship directly to the designated DLA depot or military installation under your contract.
Absolutely. Send us the solicitation number, NSN, item dimensions/weight, quantity, and the MIL-STD-2073 packaging string from the solicitation. Our estimators will translate the packaging codes and return a clear per-unit and lot quote so your bid team can price the contract accurately.
Yes. When your contract specifies Government Source Inspection, we prepare all preservation, marking, RFID, and DD250 / WAWF (PIEE) documentation and host the DCMA Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) directly at our Columbus facility.
Universal Processing Company maintains an ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System (accredited via DNV GL Business Assurance, Certificate #10000209896-MSC-ANAB-USA) specifically scoped for custom solutions in military-grade packaging and processing. Our CAGE Code is 1B746.
Enterprise RFQ & Consultation

Schedule a Free Package Review or Submit an RFQ

Contact Universal Processing for pre-bid contract packaging quotes, turnkey drop-ship programs, warehousing, or MIL-STD-129 label orders.

Direct Facility & Procurement Desk

Strategically located on the west side of Columbus, Ohio—minutes from DLA Land and Maritime (DSCC) with immediate access to I-70 and I-270 motor freight corridors.

  • Facility & Freight Dock Address 701 Hadley Dr., Columbus, OH 43228
  • Direct Phone (614) 276-2601
  • Procurement & Estimating Email aaronr@upcohio.com
  • CAGE Code 1B746
  • Receiving & Office Hours Mon–Thu: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
    Fri: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST (Sat–Sun Closed)

Vendor Qualification Documents

Download our official ISO 9001:2015 certificate or open our printable Enterprise Capability Statement for your vendor onboarding file.

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