Boxes, Cartons and Crates FSC 8115 RFI

The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for a Boxes, Cartons and Crates Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under Federal Supply Class 8115. The government intends to award a one-year BPA that will be issued against existing GSA Federal Supply Schedules, covering a comprehensive range of packaging materials including shipping boxes of various dimensions, pressure ratings from 125 PSI to 1100 PSI, and specialized items such as pallet bases and plastic pallets. This RFI is strictly for market research and planning purposes, with no commitment to issue a formal solicitation or award a contract. Interested companies must respond using the provided Google Forms link by August 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST, and can direct additional feedback to Candace.Grella@gsa.gov. The government will not reimburse any costs incurred by companies responding to this RFI, and responses will not impact future solicitation participation.

No set-aside designation has been applied to this opportunity, making it available to all qualified contractors. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the documentation. The NSN data spreadsheet reveals an extensive inventory of packaging products ranging from small 4x4x4 shipping boxes to large 83x49x28 shipping containers, with units of measure including bundles and individual pieces. The BPA structure suggests the government is seeking to establish a streamlined ordering mechanism for ongoing packaging needs across federal agencies. The one-year performance period indicates this will be a relatively short-term agreement focused on providing immediate access to essential shipping and packaging supplies. The comprehensive nature of the product listing suggests significant potential volume and variety in packaging requirements across the government.