DDSP Shipping Boxes
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Susquehanna PA (DDSP) is soliciting for shipping boxes under a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial products, with the government intending to award a single firm-fixed-price purchase order. Quotes are due by March 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of corrugated fiberboard shipping boxes, domestic, single wall, regular slotted box (RSC) type. Key specifications include:
- Size: 10 inches long x 12 inches wide x 2 inches deep (inside dimensions).
- Flute Designation: C.
- Box Joint: Glued, overlapped not less than 1-1/4".
- Flaps: Four flaps on top and four on bottom; outer flaps meet with a 1/4" gap when closed.
- Bursting Strength: 275 pounds per square inch.
- Maximum Weight: Carton and contents not to exceed 50 pounds.
- Compliance: Must meet ASTM D5118/D5118M and current changes.
- Marking: Box maker's seal, material number, and MIL-STD-129 markings must be visible when closed.
- Quantity: 5400 bundles (BD), with 25 EA per bundle.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
- Period of Performance: Delivery within 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Place of Performance/Delivery: DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY, BASE SUPPLY, O AVENUE BLDG 50 BAY 1, NEW CUMBERLAND PA 17070, US.
- Set-Aside: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15).
- NAICS Code: 322211 (Corrugated and Paperboard Container Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1250 Employees.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 8115 (Boxes, Cartons, And Crates).
- Submission Deadline: March 23, 2026, 1:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: March 18, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation requirements and is most advantageous to the Government. The primary evaluation factor is lowest evaluated price among technically acceptable quoters. Past Performance will be evaluated on an acceptable or unacceptable basis. Quotes must include Technical, Past Performance, and Pricing information.
Additional Notes
Prospective awardees must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) by the quotation submission date. Invoicing and payment will be processed via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Proof of delivery must include specific contract and material details, quantity, and a Government employee's signature.