Bottles And Jars

Code 8125
Child
Spend Category Level 1
Transportation and Logistics Services
Spend Category Level 2
Package Delivery & Packaging
Popular Federal Contract Opportunities
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PSC 8125 encompasses a diverse range of bottles and jars used across government agencies for various purposes, including laboratory, medical, industrial, and logistics applications. These containers include screw-cap bottles, carboys, applicator bottles, spray bottles, and specialized containers for scientific research, water quality testing, military equipment maintenance, and other critical operational needs. The bottles vary in materials, sizes, and specific design requirements, ranging from small laboratory sample containers to large 5-gallon poly bottles used in military and scientific contexts.

The federal contract awards under this PSC category demonstrate a robust market with multiple small businesses and large contractors supplying bottles to various Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) divisions, including Land and Maritime, Troop Support, and Construction and Equipment. Contract values typically range from a few hundred to approximately $300,000, with most awards being firm fixed-price purchase orders lasting between 3-12 months. Frequently awarded entities include Scientific Specialties Services, Midland Scientific Inc., Pacific Star Corporation, Expotech U.S.A., and Applied Industrial Technologies. Most awards are not set aside, indicating open competition, though some contracts are designated for small businesses, veteran-owned, or minority-owned enterprises.

The federal contract opportunities in this PSC category include solicitations from the Naval Supply Systems Command for specific bottle designs, such as a detailed requirement for a 4 oz plastic bottle with precise manufacturing specifications and a solicitation for 5-gallon poly bottles. These opportunities emphasize strict technical requirements, including compliance with military standards for marking, configuration control, and quality assurance. The opportunities target small businesses in the plastics manufacturing sector and require detailed documentation, inspection records, and potential engineering change proposals, reflecting the technical complexity of government bottle procurement.

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