Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing

The NAICS 322211 category encompasses Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing, which involves the production of various packaging solutions including shipping boxes, storage containers, and specialized packaging materials. These products are typically constructed from corrugated fiberboard, with specifications ranging from single-wall to triple-wall configurations, designed to meet diverse transportation, storage, and shipping requirements. Manufacturers in this category produce boxes for commercial, industrial, and government applications, with attention to technical specifications such as crush strength, weather resistance, and dimensional precision.

Recent federal contract awards in this category demonstrate significant government procurement of packaging solutions, with contracts ranging from small-scale purchases under $1,000 to larger orders exceeding $10,000. Frequently awarded entities include Connecticut Container Corp., Ponderosa Packaging Corp., and Alphavets, Inc., with notable contractors often holding multiple federal supply schedule contracts. The General Services Administration (GSA) and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) are primary funding agencies, with contract awards typically featuring firm-fixed-price terms and delivery periods ranging from 30 to 90 days. Many awards are not set aside, though some target small businesses, including woman-owned and veteran-owned small businesses. Performance locations are predominantly distributed across the United States, with concentrations in states like California, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.

Federal contract opportunities in this NAICS category reflect diverse packaging requirements across government agencies. Recent solicitations include requests from the Department of Veterans Affairs for corrugated cardboard pallets, the Department of Agriculture for blood sample shipping boxes, and the Defense Logistics Agency for various shipping and storage containers. Opportunities frequently specify detailed technical requirements, such as specific box dimensions, material composition, and performance standards. Set-aside types vary, with recent opportunities designated for woman-owned small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and total small business categories. Typical performance locations include distribution centers in California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and other states, with contract values ranging from a few thousand to potentially larger multi-year agreements.