Frequently Asked Questions

MILPAQ is a government contract execution and compliance company that helps manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors successfully navigate packaging, inspections, traceability, compliance, logistics, and government market access requirements.

Packaging is one of the services we provide.

MILPAQ specializes in contract execution, compliance support, government market access, inspections, logistics coordination, and military packaging services.

MILPAQ works with:

• Prime Contractors
• Government Suppliers
• U.S. Manufacturers
• Canadian Manufacturers
• Foreign Manufacturers
• Machine Shops
• OEMs
• Distributors

MILPAQ provides services and solutions that support government contracting and supply chain execution.

Most companies offer consulting.

Most packaging companies offer packaging.

MILPAQ offers contract execution.

We bridge the gap between manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, and government customers.

MILPAQ supports:

• MIL-STD-2073
• ASTM D3951
• MIL-STD-129
• Preservation Requirements
• Unit Pack Requirements
• Intermediate Pack Requirements
• Exterior Pack Requirements

MILPAQ can review packaging requirements and explain required preservation methods, materials, packaging, and labeling requirements.

Yes.

Customers may ship materials to MILPAQ for packaging, labeling, inspection preparation, and shipment support on a cost basis.

MILPAQ offers Packaging Interpretation Services where we review contract requirements and provide step-by-step packaging instructions and material recommendations.

No.

MILPAQ offers packaging guidance for customers who want to perform packaging internally.

Yes.

MILPAQ coordinates inspection readiness, scheduling, document reviews, and inspector communication.

Inspections coordinated by MILPAQ are performed at MILPAQ's facility(s).

Common mistakes include:

• Incorrect inspection location
• Incorrect place of performance
• Improper packaging
• Improper labeling
• Missing documentation
• Failure to prepare for inspection

Yes.

MILPAQ performs readiness reviews before inspections are scheduled.

MILPAQ coordinates inspections.

Government inspectors remain responsible for inspection acceptance decisions.

Traceability is the ability to document a product's supply chain back to an acceptable source.

No.

Customers remain responsible for obtaining supplier documentation.

MILPAQ reviews traceability documentation and identifies deficiencies before submission.

Yes.

MILPAQ can review rejected traceability submissions and provide corrective action recommendations.

Yes.

MILPAQ provides supplier qualification templates, questionnaires, and review services.

Yes.

MILPAQ offers guidance and templates for first-time buyer questionnaires, supplier reviews, and traceability readiness.

The OEM Partnership Program helps manufacturers access government opportunities without building an internal government contracting department.

Yes.

MILPAQ works with both domestic and international manufacturers.

Strategic OEM partnerships are evaluated individually.

Training and consulting services are available separately.

Yes.

Qualified partners may participate in MILPAQ's Government Sales Representation Program.

Examples include:

• Aerospace
• Batteries
• Electronics
• Industrial Components
• Machined Parts
• Technology Products

Government Market Strategy Session:

$250 per hour.

The workshop covers:

• Government Registrations
• DIBBS
• PIEE
• VSM
• WAWF
• Packaging
• Traceability
• Government Market Strategy
• Supplier Development

• 10 Monthly Strategy Sessions
• Priority Support
• Resource Library Access
• SOP Access
• Video Training Access
• Government Contracting Support

Yes.

Training is available virtually or in person.

Yes.

MILPAQ provides ISO readiness and implementation assistance.

Yes.

MILPAQ coordinates CMMC readiness and implementation support through qualified partners.

Yes.

MILPAQ assists eligible companies with JCP onboarding and readiness.

Yes.

MILPAQ can assist companies with SAM registration, CAGE setup, and government onboarding activities.

MILPAQ does not currently support:

• Firearms
• Ammunition
• Explosives
• Ordnance
• Petrochemicals
• Controlled Medical Products
• Clean Room Packaging Projects

Projects are evaluated individually and may be declined based on facility limitations or regulatory requirements.

Customers should not submit controlled technical data unless specifically requested and appropriate security controls are in place.