Specialized Packaging & Crating for Musical Instruments and A/V Equipment

This contract involves the design and fabrication of specialized packaging and crating solutions tailored to protect delicate musical instruments and audio/visual equipment. The focus is on creating custom shock-absorbing and climate-stable crates that ensure the safe transport and storage of these sensitive items, addressing both physical impact and environmental conditions. The solicitation is issued by the Department of Defense through the FA7060 11TH Contracting Squadron Pk, with the primary place of performance designated at Bolling Air Force Base. The contract is a subcontract opportunity categorized under NAICS code 326199, relating to fabricated plastics product manufacturing, which suggests the materials and methods will likely incorporate advanced plastics or composites for shock absorption and climate control. The solicitation was posted on May 7, 2026, with responses due by May 21, 2026, indicating a relatively short timeline for proposal submission. This contract appears to have no specific set-aside status and is targeted at experienced providers capable of delivering high-quality, custom packaging solutions for sensitive defense-related equipment.