NAICS 424130 - Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers encompasses businesses that primarily engage in the wholesale distribution of paper and related products. These merchants act as intermediaries between paper manufacturers and end-users, supplying various paper products including printing paper, packaging materials, and specialty paper items. The category includes wholesalers that distribute paper to businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and other organizational consumers across multiple sectors.
The federal contract awards in this category demonstrate a diverse range of paper and bag-related procurement activities, primarily through Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) under the General Services Administration's Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). Most awards are relatively small, ranging from tens to thousands of dollars, with a typical contract duration of approximately one year. The primary awardee in these contracts is Capp LLC, a veteran-owned business, with awards consistently supporting the Global Supply program. Contracts are predominantly for plastic bags, paper bags, and specialized bags with specific dimensions and features. The awards are typically not set-aside, indicating open market competition, and involve agencies like the Federal Acquisition Service across various government departments.
The federal contract opportunities in this NAICS code currently focus on paper procurement, specifically a Department of State solicitation for paper supply and delivery. The opportunity involves supplying custom-printed paper with specific requirements: a 35x23 inch, 24-pound paper with 25% rag cotton blend and 50% recycled content, including a Department of State logo watermark. The procurement is located in Manila, Philippines, with a minimum order quantity of 15,000 pounds and an estimated total of 146,000 sheets. The solicitation is unrestricted, allowing open market participation, with electronic submissions accepted and a projected release date in mid-August 2024.