Hardwood Box Packaging and Preservation

The contract specifies the fabrication and supply of a hardwood box designed for unit packaging, with all components meeting military standards for internal cushioning, labeling, and preservation. The box must be constructed to ensure the safe transport and long-term storage of sensitive equipment or materials, incorporating approved materials and techniques that safeguard against environmental damage, corrosion, and physical stress during transit. All packaging elements, including padding and protective coatings, are to be selected and applied in full compliance with established military specifications. The subcontract is issued by the ASC Commodities Division under the Department of Defense, with performance required at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, in the zip code 17070-5002. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 321919, indicating it involves other wood product manufacturing not elsewhere classified. The response deadline is July 24, 2026, and the posting date was July 16, 2026, providing a eight-day window for interested parties to submit proposals. This contract is for a subcontracting opportunity, and while no set-aside type is specified, all submissions must meet the detailed technical and regulatory requirements for military-grade packaging.