Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing

NAICS Category 326111 (Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing) encompasses the production of specialized plastic bags and packaging materials for various industries, including pharmaceutical, military, medical, and administrative applications. These products range from custom-sized mailers and envelopes to specialized protective bags for sensitive equipment, electronic components, and shipping documents. Manufacturers in this category produce items with precise specifications, often requiring specific material compositions, thicknesses, and performance characteristics.

Federal Contract Awards in this category demonstrate a diverse range of procurement activities, predominantly through the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Awards typically range from small purchases under $500 to larger contracts approaching $400,000, with most contracts being firm-fixed-price and utilizing Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) vehicles. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses such as Star Poly Bag, Inc., M-Pak, Inc., and Capp LLC, many of which hold certifications like Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) status. Common set-aside types include Total Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business designations, with delivery locations spanning military installations, VA medical facilities, and federal distribution centers.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities primarily originate from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, and Department of Commerce, seeking specialized packaging materials for medical, logistics, and research purposes. Specific solicitations include requests for pharmaceutical mailers for Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacies, fire extinguisher components, protective bags for research specimens, and military equipment packaging. Performance locations include naval shipyards, VA medical centers, and defense logistics distribution centers. Opportunities consistently emphasize small business participation, with most solicitations set aside for total small businesses or service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and frequently require compliance with specific technical specifications and manufacturing standards.