Industrial Cardboard Baler Supply

The contract calls for the supply of two industrial-grade cardboard balers featuring a 60-inch chamber width, automatic hydraulic front-side ejection, and a 1,000-pound bale capacity, all designed to meet rigorous operational demands in a government facility. Compliance with the Buy American Act is required, and while the Vestil HCBB-3000-37 is referenced as a baseline model, manufacturers may propose equivalent alternatives provided they meet or exceed all technical specifications and performance standards. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, meaning only small businesses certified by the Small Business Administration are eligible to bid, reinforcing the intent to support small business participation in defense contracting. The solicitation is managed by the Department of Defense through the W6QM Micc-Ft Jackson office, with performance required at a location in Columbia, South Carolina, identified by the zip code 29207. The opportunity was posted on July 2, 2026, with bids due by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on July 15, 2026. The NAICS code 333998 categorizes the procurement under Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, indicating the specialized nature of the equipment. While no point of contact is listed, all submissions must adhere to the technical and regulatory requirements outlined, and bidders are expected to confirm compliance with small business status, Buy American Act provisions, and the specified mechanical features prior to submission.