7 LRS Box Machine

The Department of Defense, specifically the 7th LRS at Dyess Air Force Base, is seeking information for a box machine capable of folding corrugated cardboard into various sizes and styles. The required equipment must support single and double wall containers, including regular slotted and full overlap designs, with dimensions ranging from 6x6x6 inches to 86x86x86 inches. Technical specifications include the ability to handle material from 32 to 450-pound Edge Crush Test, one-pass production, an in/out feed table, and a production capacity of up to 300 boxes per hour. The machine must also feature integrated calculations for blank size and score allowances, as well as comprehensive safety interlocks and emergency stops at all four corners. This opportunity, identified by solicitation number 24Q0051, is a sources-sought request for information and is set aside for total small businesses under NAICS code 322211. Interested parties should note that this is not a formal solicitation for award, and the government is not obligated to award a contract based on this request. The response deadline for this inquiry is April 2, 2024.