Packaging People, Inc.

Packaging People, Inc. is a woman-owned small business located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, specializing in providing protective apparel, equipment, and textiles to the U.S. federal government, with a particular focus on military applications. The company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and has been actively participating in federal contracting since November 15, 2001. As a for-profit organization, Packaging People, Inc. has established itself as a key supplier of critical safety gear and protective clothing to various government agencies, primarily the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Clothing and Textiles division.

Through its federal contract awards, Packaging People, Inc. has consistently provided a wide range of protective equipment and clothing items to military and government customers. The majority of its contracts have been with the DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textiles division, delivering items such as wet weather parkas, trousers, welding protective apparel, welders' jackets and aprons, chemical protective gloves, rappelling gloves, electrocution-resistant glove shells, and other specialized protective gear. Most of these contracts have been firm fixed-price purchase orders without specific set-aside designations, though some contracts have been designated for total small businesses. The company has demonstrated versatility in fulfilling various protective equipment needs, with contract values ranging from small purchases of $12 for individual gloves to larger orders exceeding $89,000 for bulk quantities of protective gear.

Packaging People, Inc. holds a single-award indefinite delivery contract (IDC) with the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles, valued at $250,000 and set aside for small businesses. This IDC, awarded on December 2, 2020, primarily covers welding protective apparel, including jackets, aprons, and gloves. Under this contract vehicle, the company has received numerous firm-fixed price delivery orders to fulfill DLA's requirements for the U.S. Armed Forces. The IDC allows DLA to efficiently procure essential safety equipment and uniforms from Packaging People as needs arise across different military branches and installations. While the contract appears focused on welding protective gear, the company's extensive contract history suggests it may have additional IDVs or contract vehicles for other types of protective clothing and equipment.