DDNV Boxes

SOL #: SP330026Q0102Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA DISTRIBUTION

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 17070-5008, United States

Place of Performance

Norfolk, VA

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211)

PSC

Boxes, Cartons, And Crates (8115)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d0f6a9684eaf48d88c053296f710be50/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 2, 2026

Last Updated

May 11, 2026

Submission Deadline

Apr 17, 2026, 5:00 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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to establish a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order for boxes at DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia (DDNV). This acquisition is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The Government intends to award one (1) contract. Responses are due by April 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

This opportunity requires the provision of various corrugated boxes, specifically designed and tested for the transport of hazardous materials (Packing Group I compliant). Key requirements include:

Box Specifications: Double-wall construction (e.g., 350# RSC style / double-wall B/C flute or 275# RSC style / double-wall B/C flute corrugated boxes).
Strength Requirements: Must meet specified strength requirements, as detailed in the "Strength Requirements.pdf" document, which confirms compliance with 49 CFR for Packing Group I dangerous goods.
Sizes: Only shipper kit sizes specified in the Schedule of Supplies will be accepted.
Inner Packaging: Tested configurations include boxes with 1-gallon, 0.5-gallon, 64oz., and 1-quart round glass bottles.
Certification: Compliant packages must be marked with a UN certification symbol (e.g., 4GV/X39.4/S/25* USA/+BR12841).

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order, issued on a Standard Form (SF) 1449.
Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14).
Response Due Date: April 17, 2026, 1:00 PM EST (as extended by Amendment 0001).
Published Date: April 13, 2026 (initial solicitation date).
Place of Performance: Norfolk, VA 23511, United States.

Key Clarifications & Amendments

Amendment 0001 extended the solicitation closing date to April 17, 2026.
Amendment 0002 incorporated questions and answers, clarifying that only specified shipper kit sizes in the Schedule of Supplies are acceptable. It also confirmed double-wall construction and referenced the attached strength requirements.
The "Strength Requirements.pdf" document provides critical details on design qualification testing for hazardous materials packaging, which bidders must adhere to.