Containers, Packaging and Packing Supplies Government Contracts
PSC 81
Containers/
Code facts
- Codes under it
- 10
- Contract obligations
- $505,221,989 In FY2025
PSC codes and definitions come from the GSA PSC Manual and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Market summary
Top buying agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Logistics Agency | $154,808,139 | |
| 2 | Department of the Army | $73,111,208 | |
| 3 | Department of the Navy | $50,649,194 | |
| 4 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $42,894,144 | |
| 5 | General Services Administration | $26,650,733 | |
| 6 | Defense Commissary Agency | $18,518,591 | |
| 7 | Department of the Treasury | $12,336,205 | |
| 8 | Air Force | $12,131,262 | |
| 9 | Department of Agriculture | $4,603,635 | |
| 10 | Department of Justice | $2,600,916 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conco, Inc. | $56,122,826 | |
| 2 | Sea Box, Inc. | $43,181,362 | |
| 3 | BOH Environmental, L.L.C. | $27,821,490 | |
| 4 | Southeastern Paper Group, LLC | $16,937,641 | |
| 5 | Alphavets, Inc. | $13,333,816 | |
| 6 | Erie Engineered Products, Inc. | $12,087,912 | |
| 7 | M-Pak, Inc. | $11,787,551 | |
| 8 | AAR Manufacturing, Inc. | $11,199,775 | |
| 9 | Ponderosa Packaging Corp. | $10,079,358 | |
| 10 | Usvetserv, LLC | $8,169,396 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of PSC 81 contractors, by parent company.
Open contract opportunities
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Latest 25 of 63 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Recent contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Box, shipping: item name box, shipping overall width 24.00 inches overall length 31.00 inches overall height 28.00… | $17,550 | |
| Strapping and seali | $5,194 | |
| Strapping and seali | $742 | |
| Strapping and seali | $742 | |
| Strapping and seali | $8,162 | |
| Strapping and seali | $742 | |
| Strapping and seali | $7,420 | |
| Strapping and seali | $8,162 | |
| Strapping and seali | $742 | |
| Strapping and seali | $1,484 |
Latest 10 of 20,975 awarded in the last 12 months listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $7,917,595 |
| FY2026 | $398,302,118 |
| FY2025 | $505,221,989 |
| FY2024 | $647,614,698 |
| FY2023 | $748,611,032 |
Top NAICS codes by obligations
| Rank | NAICS code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 332439 Other Metal Container Manufacturing | $211,257,376 | |
| 2 | 322211 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing | $26,035,528 | |
| 3 | 326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing | $20,823,309 | |
| 4 | 322220 Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing | $18,753,881 | |
| 5 | 326111 Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing | $15,380,027 | |
| 6 | 322291 Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing | $12,013,387 | |
| 7 | 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | $9,650,706 | |
| 8 | 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $9,046,422 | |
| 9 | 332420 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing | $8,704,350 | |
| 10 | 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing | $8,140,290 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky | $58,273,903 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $53,753,663 | |
| 3 | South Carolina | $31,122,982 | |
| 4 | New York | $28,663,341 | |
| 5 | Texas | $26,007,802 | |
| 6 | Louisiana | $20,073,914 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $16,995,196 | |
| 8 | Michigan | $16,891,498 | |
| 9 | Maryland | $10,727,341 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $10,671,362 | |
| 11 | Colorado | $10,385,333 | |
| 12 | Connecticut | $8,089,079 | |
| 13 | Georgia | $8,058,543 | |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $7,964,711 | |
| 15 | Indiana | $7,448,445 | |
| 16 | Ohio | $7,236,837 | |
| 17 | California | $6,804,622 | |
| 18 | Virginia | $5,857,035 | |
| 19 | North Carolina | $4,083,547 | |
| 20 | Arizona | $4,002,393 | |
| 21 | Tennessee | $3,599,854 | |
| 22 | West Virginia | $3,402,942 | |
| 23 | Minnesota | $3,271,454 | |
| 24 | Florida | $3,175,181 | |
| 25 | Arkansas | $2,429,875 | |
| 26 | Delaware | $2,004,709 | |
| 27 | Kansas | $1,723,585 | |
| 28 | Utah | $1,652,095 | |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $927,350 | |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $881,847 | |
| 31 | Illinois | $753,814 | |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $565,940 | |
| 33 | Oregon | $547,044 | |
| 34 | Maine | $531,230 | |
| 35 | Washington | $458,304 | |
| 36 | Nevada | $334,464 | |
| 37 | New Mexico | $311,688 | |
| 38 | Mississippi | $309,255 | |
| 39 | South Dakota | $281,257 | |
| 40 | Idaho | $232,575 | |
| 41 | Iowa | $157,976 | |
| 42 | Missouri | $141,541 | |
| 43 | Alaska | $131,914 | |
| 44 | Wisconsin | $125,305 | |
| 45 | Nebraska | $99,904 | |
| 46 | Montana | $73,312 | |
| 47 | Hawaii | $54,062 | |
| 48 | Alabama | $25,678 | |
| 49 | American Samoa | $14,160 | |
| 50 | Vermont | $2,403 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under PSC 81 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
Codes under 81
Definition
A chest, case, box, roll, bag, or other container, when specifically designed for housing of a set, kit, outfit, or individual item (with or without attachments or spares), for its protection when not in use, or for the convenience of the user, is classified in the same class as the item or items for which designed, or in such other class as is appropriate. However, when the chest, case, box, roll, bag, or other container is primarily a shipping container, it is classified in group 81.
Quick answers
What is PSC 81?
PSC 81 is Containers/
How many government contracts for containers, packaging and packing supplies are there?
63 contract opportunities under PSC 81 are open now, and 657 notices were posted in the last 90 days. Federal agencies awarded 20,975 contracts under PSC 81 in the last 12 months, obligating $379,571,202.
What codes are under PSC 81?
PSC 81 has 10 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages, including 8105 Bags and Sacks; 8110 Drums and Cans; and 8115 Boxes, Cartons, and Crates.
How much do federal agencies spend under PSC 81?
Federal contracts under PSC 81 obligated $505,221,989 in fiscal year 2025 and $2,307,667,431 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under PSC 81?
The contractors with the most obligated under PSC 81 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Conco, Inc. ($56,122,826); Sea Box, Inc. ($43,181,362); and BOH Environmental, L.L.C. ($27,821,490).
Which agencies buy the most under PSC 81?
The agencies that obligated the most under PSC 81 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Defense Logistics Agency ($154,808,139), Department of the Army ($73,111,208) and Department of the Navy ($50,649,194).
Which NAICS codes are used with PSC 81?
The NAICS codes with the most obligated under PSC 81 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 332439 Other Metal Container Manufacturing, 322211 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing and 326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing.
Where is the work under PSC 81 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under PSC 81 over the last 12 months are Kentucky ($58,273,903), New Jersey ($53,753,663) and South Carolina ($31,122,982).
What is the latest open contract opportunity under PSC 81?
The latest open contract opportunity under PSC 81 is Shipping and storage C, solicitation from Construction and Equipment (DLA), posted November 11, 2026.
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