Wrapping And Packaging Machinery

PSC Category 3540-P covers wrapping and packaging machinery, which encompasses a diverse range of equipment designed for securing, bundling, and preparing items for transportation or storage. The machinery includes strapping machines, shrink wrap machines, vacuum sealers, heat sealers, and similar equipment used across various industries to package and protect goods. These machines are essential for efficiently preparing materials for shipping, storage, and handling in manufacturing, logistics, and distribution environments.

The federal contract awards for this PSC category predominantly feature Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) calls and purchase orders from the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service, with most contracts awarded to Independent Metal Strap Co Inc. Contract values typically range from $742 to $9,750, with performance periods extending to February 2025. The awards are primarily for hand-operated strapping and sealing kits of various sizes and specifications, used for securing bales, boxes, bundles, and crates during freight transportation. Most contracts are not set aside and compete openly, with multiple award schedules (MAS) being the common contract vehicle. The predominant place of performance appears to be various federal facilities across the United States.

The federal contract opportunities for this PSC category include solicitations from diverse federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard, Department of the Army National Guard, Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, and Naval Sea Systems Command. The opportunities seek various packaging machinery including stretch wrap machines, shrink wrap machines, vacuum sealers, and heat sealers. Most solicitations are set aside for small businesses, with NAICS code 333993 (Packaging Machinery Manufacturing) commonly used. Requested machines often have specific technical requirements such as chamber sizes, sealing capabilities, and integration with other systems. Delivery locations include facilities in Virginia, Alaska, Oklahoma, Alabama, and Pennsylvania, with most opportunities seeking one to ten units of specialized packaging equipment.