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Annual federal spend under NAICS 561910 exceeds $500 million, driven largely by DLA Troop Support and DoD subsistence packaging, as well as USDA commodity repackaging for school lunch programs. Contracts are typically multi-year IDIQs or BPAs with firm-fixed-price task orders. Demand spikes during contingency operations and disaster relief, requiring surge capacity for kitting and labeling. Competition is moderate; about 60% of dollars go to small businesses. The top five buyers account for over 80% of obligated funds.
These agencies are the largest buyers of packaging and labeling services services and products in the federal government. Each awards contracts under NAICS 561910 regularly — build relationships with their small business offices first.
Winning in 561910 requires proven traceability and quality control systems. Most contracts are set aside for small businesses (8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB) via GSA Schedule 874 or DLA J6 IDIQs. The highest-leverage move is to obtain a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Packaging Certification and register in the Qualified Suppliers List for Defense (QSLD). This is often a mandatory pre-award requirement for DoD packaging work.
Most packaging work is competed LPTA (lowest price technically acceptable) due to standardized requirements. Common vehicles include GSA Schedule 874 (Mission Support), DLA J6 IDIQs, and USDA AMS BPAs. For IT-related kitting, SEWP V is used. Evaluation focuses on past performance, quality control plans, and surge capacity, with price as the primary discriminator.
No federal license is required, but DLA often mandates MIL-STD-2073-1 compliance and certification as a Qualified Supplier on the QSLD list. Without this, you cannot bid on most DLA packaging task orders.
For contracts over $150,000, Miller Act bonds (performance and payment) are required. Many IDIQs also require a bid bond of 20% of the maximum order limit. Small businesses can use the SBA Surety Bond Guarantee program.
Highly competitive, with over 1,200 active small business vendors. However, set-asides for 8(a), SDVOSB, and WOSB firms reduce competition. The average number of offers per solicitation is 5-7 for set-aside actions.
For GSA Schedule 874 BPAs, the average ceiling is $2-5 million over five years. DLA Troop Support issues task orders averaging $250,000, but large surge orders can exceed $10 million.
Yes, but prime contractors often require the subcontractor to hold the same NAICS code and relevant certifications. Subcontracting under 561910 is common for large integrators like Lockheed Martin or Raytheon who need packaging support.