Die-Cut Animal Shipping Carton Manufacturing

The contract awards the manufacture of 800 initial bundles, with an option to procure up to an additional 900 bundles, each consisting of 15 cartons of 200# PSI RSC die-cut corrugated boxes designed for live animal transport. The boxes must meet stringent structural and safety standards to ensure the secure and humane transit of animals, with all production performed under a Total Small Business Set-Aside as defined by the SBA and FAR 19.5, ensuring eligibility for small business contractors. The North American Industry Classification System code 322211 confirms the scope is within corrugated paperboard manufacturing, and performance is designated to occur in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with a 20877 ZIP code. The solicitation is issued under the National Institutes of Health Office of Acquisition and Logistics Operations, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, with responses due by May 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The contract type is classified as a subcontract, indicating it is part of a larger procurement structure, and while specific point-of-contact details are not provided, interested parties must adhere to the posted deadline and follow all federal acquisition regulations relevant to small business participation. The requirement emphasizes compliance with technical specifications for corrugated box performance, including strength, durability, ventilation, and sanitation suitable for live animal use, with no flexibility implied in meeting these critical operational needs.