Paperboard Container Manufacturing

Code 32221
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NAICS 32221 (Paperboard Container Manufacturing) encompasses the production of various paperboard and corrugated packaging products, primarily focusing on manufacturing shipping boxes, containers, and specialized packaging solutions. These products are designed for military, medical, agricultural, and logistics applications, utilizing materials like corrugated fiberboard, chipboard, and laminated paperboard with specific technical specifications for strength, durability, and environmental requirements.

Federal contract awards under this NAICS code primarily involve government agencies like the Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Veterans Affairs. Typical contract values range from approximately $5,000 to $8,640,700, with contract durations spanning one to five years. Most awards are set aside for small businesses, with specific designations including Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and Total Small Business categories. Frequent contractors include companies like Arvco Container Corporation, Franklin Mountain Packaging LLC, and Jetco Packaging Solutions LLC, with performance locations predominantly in military logistics centers and distribution depots across the United States.

Recent federal contract opportunities demonstrate a diverse range of paperboard container requirements, including shipping boxes for military rations, blood sample transport containers, packaging for veterinary services, and custom shipping solutions for various government agencies. Solicitations consistently emphasize technical specifications such as box dimensions, material composition, bursting strength, and environmental content requirements. Agencies like the Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and the Department of Veterans Affairs are actively seeking suppliers, with most opportunities targeting small businesses and requiring precise manufacturing capabilities, electronic quote submissions, and compliance with specific packaging standards.

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