81 -- Chippin, Packing, Packaging Supplies, Shipping Sacks, Bags, Aluminum foil, Packaging Services and New Technology, etc.

This contract solicitation 2FYB-DJ-03-0007-B pertains to Federal Supply Schedule 81, Part I B, covering a broad range of packaging-related items and services, including bags, sacks, bottles, jars, boxes, cartons, crates, cases, shipping drums, container systems, wrapping and strapping materials, cushioning materials, aluminum foil, burlap bags, barrier materials, and related packaging services. The contract also encompasses performance-oriented packaging, hazardous packaging, plastic overpacks for hazardous materials, as well as maintenance of container systems and pallets. It was issued on August 27, 2003, by the General Services Administration's Office of Supply Center in New York, NY, and maintains an open schedule receipt policy. The contract period begins on the date of award and expires five years thereafter, excluding any contract options. This solicitation supports the procurement of packaging supplies and services designed to meet a variety of federal needs, from standard packaging to specialized hazardous material packaging. It is designed for federal agencies to procure efficiently from an established schedule without needing individual solicitations for each procurement. The primary point of contact for this contract is Ruth R Albert, a Contract Specialist, reachable via phone or email. The contract type is combined, issued under the General Services Administration, with no specific set-aside or NAICS code indicated. The contract ensures continuous availability of these packaging products and services across federal offices requiring such supplies.