DDNV Boxes

The contract involves the procurement of double-wall corrugated shipping boxes, referred to as DDNV Boxes, under solicitation SP3300-26-Q-0102, issued by DLA Distribution on behalf of the Department of Defense. The acquisition is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns, with NAICS code 322211 specifying paperboard container manufacturing. Deliveries are to be performed at Norfolk, Virginia, with a zip code of 23511, while the contracting office is located in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The boxes must meet stringent packaging requirements per 49 CFR for hazardous materials transport, including double-wall B/C flute construction, specific dimensional tolerances, and performance criteria such as Edge Crush Test or burst strength ratings. Packaging must bear UN standard markings indicating compliance with Packing Group I regulations and include the manufacturer’s identification and year of production. Inspection and acceptance occur at the origin, with testing conducted by the contractor prior to shipment, and formal acceptance is administered by the contracting office. No MIL-STD packaging standards are referenced, and no preservation, bar-coding, or climate control requirements are imposed. The point of contact is Morgan Costanzo of DLA Distribution, who serves as the primary liaison, although the exact role (COR, COTR, or PCO) is not specified. No contract value, pricing details, or line-item specifications are available in the provided documentation, leaving the total estimated value undefined. The contract type remains unspecified, with no explicit reference to FFP, IDIQ, or other acquisition structures. The solicitation amendments were issued on April 10 and April 13, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of April 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST. Electronic submissions are accepted but must include the solicitation and amendment numbers. Payment and invoicing procedures, including the use of systems like WAWF, are not detailed, nor are accounting codes such as AAC, TAS, or ACRN provided. No evaluation factors, award basis, or scoring methodology are documented, suggesting the award may be based on LPTA or another undefined process. Although the solicitation requires offerors to affirm SDVOSBC status, no completed certifications, UEI/CAGE codes, or responses from offerors are included. There are no identified special requirements regarding security clearances, key personnel, options, or conflicts of interest. The only referenced