For VA Buyers

VA Asset Labels — Durable Equipment Identification for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Asset-identification labels aligned with VA Directive 7002, produced by a veteran-owned shop (SDVOSB-pending) on the same UL-recognized polyester used for DoD MIL-STD-130 work. Symbology matched to your specification — Code 128 or 2D Data Matrix — with a quote in one business day and no minimum order.

Who this page is for

This page is for the Department of Veterans Affairs buyer responsible for labeling accountable equipment — biomedical engineering staff tagging medical devices, logistics and property-management staff maintaining the equipment inventory, or a VA contracting officer placing the order. The need is durable, machine-readable labels that match the VA’s asset-labeling convention and survive the service environment.

VA Directive 7002 in context

VA Directive 7002 and its supporting handbooks govern how the Department of Veterans Affairs tracks and labels accountable personal property. The directive is about accountability; the label is the physical primitive a property-management system reads to keep that accountability accurate over an item’s service life.

A label that fades, peels, or carries an unreadable barcode breaks the inventory chain. Front Range Marking’s approach is the same one applied to DoD MIL-STD-130 work: a durable substrate, a resin ribbon matched to it, and read-back verification on every label before it leaves the shop. See Standards & Compliance for the broader standards reference.

Substrate and symbology

  • Substrate: Zebra Z-Ultimate 4000T UL-recognized white matte polyester — the shop’s stocked substrate — rated −40°F to 300°F and resistant to fuels, solvents, and abrasion. Silver matte polyester, outdoor polyester, and polyimide are available on order.
  • Ribbon: Zebra 5095 high-performance resin, paired to the polyester for chemical and abrasion resistance.
  • Symbology: matched to the VA buyer’s specification — typically Code 128 or 2D Data Matrix ECC 200. Human-readable text is printed alongside the barcode when required.
  • Verification: every label is read back with a 2D-capable scanner and visually inspected for contrast, registration, and edge integrity before release; documented ISO/IEC 15415 grade-B verification is available as a contracted add-on.

Veteran-owned — the Vets First angle

The VA’s Vets First Contracting Program gives priority to verified veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Eligibility now relies on the SBA’s Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert).

Front Range Marking is led and 100% owned by Joshua Hickman, a United States Marine Corps Veteran, and is SDVOSB-pending with VetCert. Today it is a veteran-owned, SAM-registered small business; once VetCert issues, it is formally eligible under Vets First. The About page documents the principal’s service record as control-and-management evidence.

How VA buyers purchase

  • Open-market, SAM-registered vendor — CAGE 1ZYB4, UEI K72KW9ZXWF44, NAICS 323111.
  • Payment: purchase order, government purchase card, check, ACH/wire, or the Invoice Payment Platform (IPP).
  • No minimum order quantity — a single replacement label is acceptable.
  • Quote in one business day; stock polyester produces in days from PO, with a 1–3 business-day distributor window for substrate sourced on order.

To match an existing VA label format, include a sample or the equipment-entry (EE) numbering and symbology convention with the request. For Controlled Unclassified Information, do not use the form or unencrypted email — note that CUI is involved and Front Range Marking will coordinate an out-of-band channel per DFARS 252.204-7012 / NIST SP 800-171.

Frequently asked questions

What is VA Directive 7002, and how does it relate to asset labels?

VA Directive 7002 and its handbooks set the Department of Veterans Affairs’ requirements for tracking and labeling accountable personal property. Asset labels are the machine-readable primitive VA property-accountability systems read. FRM produces durable labels matched to the VA buyer’s symbology and substrate requirements.

What substrate and symbology do VA asset labels use?

The same Zebra Z-Ultimate 4000T UL-recognized polyester used for DoD MIL-STD-130 work, rated −40°F to 300°F with Zebra 5095 resin ribbon. Symbology is matched to the VA specification — typically Code 128 or 2D Data Matrix. Other Zebra families are available on order.

Are you a veteran-owned business eligible under VA Vets First?

FRM is a Veteran-Owned Small Business, led and 100% owned by Joshua Hickman, a USMC Veteran. SDVOSB certification is pending with the SBA’s VetCert program — the certification Vets First relies on. Once VetCert issues, FRM is formally eligible under Vets First; today it is veteran-owned and SAM-registered.

How does a VA buyer purchase, and what is the lead time?

Open-market via SAM-registered vendor (CAGE 1ZYB4) by PO, GPC, or check, with no minimum order. Quote in one business day; stock polyester produces in days from PO, with a 1–3 business-day distributor window for on-order substrate.

Can you match an existing VA label format or numbering scheme?

Yes. Provide a sample, drawing, or the EE numbering and symbology convention, and FRM will match the layout, symbology, and content. Every label is read back with a scanner and visually inspected before release.

For Buyers IUID Labels for Federal Buyers Buying MIL-STD-130N IUID labels directly — open-market, PO or GPC, zero minimum. Reference Standards & Compliance MIL-STD-130N, MIL-STD-129R, VA labeling, and NIST asset-tracking guidance. Contracting Contracting & How to Buy Federal identifiers, set-aside eligibility, and the documents available on request.

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