UNSPSC 73151607: Machine assisted packaging services

UNSPSC 73151607 Machine assisted packaging services (Commodity) shows limited recent activity aligned with its core scope. The one relevant solicitation is the California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority's IFB S15122601 for backup instant coffee packaging services at Mule Creek State Prison, which involves packaging instant coffee in 1.5-gram individual packets into cases of 1,000 packets each — a direct machine-assisted packaging operation. The remaining recent opportunities tagged to this code are unrelated to packaging: the City of DeBary's irrigation system installation project, the City of Detroit's election equipment transportation services, Visit St. Pete-Clearwater's convention and event fulfillment and storage services, Bibb County Schools' charter bus services, and Columbus Consolidated Government's trails and sidewalks consultant study. None of these fall within the packaging service scope.

The California packaging solicitation represents the only decision-relevant opportunity. The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority requires contractors with five years of packaging-services experience, a minimum contract volume of 2,000 cases, and capability to pick up instant coffee from the CALCTRA warehouse and deliver finished cases during regular business hours (7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday). The contract term runs one year with one optional renewal year, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. Award is on a best value basis considering cost, past performance, and experience. Contractors must carry $1 million minimum Commercial General Liability, Worker's Compensation, and Automotive Liability insurance, and may use subcontractors for no more than 50 percent of contract dollar amount. CALCTRA extends a preference to contractors employing ex-offenders but does not apply small business, disabled veteran, or other standard state-level set-aside preferences. This code shows minimal recent state and local activity overall; pursuit should focus on the California opportunity if your firm has relevant packaging experience and can meet the insurance and five-year track record thresholds.