8115--Custom Corrugated Shipping Boxes - DLS

SOL #: 36C79126R0012Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

COMMODITIES & SERVICES ACQUISITION SERVICE (36C791)

DENVER, CO, 80225, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211)

PSC

Boxes, Cartons, And Crates (8115)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3c3ac34013e744c0adfd49f2bf935ae7/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 23, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 4, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 23, 2026, 11:30 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Solicitation (RFP) for Custom Corrugated Shipping Boxes for its Denver Logistics Service (DLS) and Service and Distribution Center (SDC) warehouse operations. This is a single award, firm-fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to ensure an uninterrupted supply of boxes for shipping medical devices to Veterans. Proposals are due by February 23, 2026, at 4:30 PM MST.

Scope of Work

The VA requires custom corrugated shipping boxes in 39 specific sizes (CLINs 0001-0039). Key specifications include:

Construction: "C flute," single-wall corrugated cardboard.
Minimum Rating: 32 ECT (Edge Crush Test) or greater.
Minimum Burst Strength: 200 pounds per square inch.
Maximum Content Weight: 65 pounds.
Recovered Fiber Content: Minimum 40% postconsumer and 40% total recovered fiber (EPA CPG compliant).
Delivery: Within thirty (30) calendar days after issuance of each Delivery Order.
Packaging: Commercial packaging suitable for immediate redistribution. The VA anticipates needing approximately 113,000 boxes per month (1,360,000 annually).

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Single Award Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
Period of Performance: One (1) base year with four (4) one-year option periods.
Ordering Period: February 23, 2026, through August 22, 2031.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
NAICS Code: 322211 – Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing.
Proposals Due: February 23, 2026, 4:30 PM MST.
Questions Due: February 13, 2026, 4:30 PM MST.
Published Date: February 5, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

Submission: Electronic to andrea.torrano@va.gov and eric.asper@va.gov.
Format: Proposals must be submitted in two volumes: Business/Price and Technical.
Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
Evaluation Factors: Price and technical acceptability will be considered.

Eligibility

Registration: Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov.
Certification: Offerors must be a certified Small Business in the SBA certification database to be considered for award. Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) must also register in the Veteran Small Business Certification database.

Notes

The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.
Delivery locations include DLS (Lakewood, CO), DLS (Golden, CO), and SDC Warehouse (Hines, IL).
All dates are subject to change; amendments will be posted on SAM.gov.