Bid guide
How to bid on Boxes and Packaging for the Dept of the Navy
What the Navy is buying and why it matters
The Department of the Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) in Indian Head, Maryland, wants to establish Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) with small businesses. These agreements are for the supply of standard commercial boxes, cartons, crates, and bulk packaging materials.
This is an opportunity for vendors to secure a master agreement, allowing them to bid on future requirements for these supplies. BPA calls will not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, and offerors will compete at the call level. The Navy is looking for competitive pricing and positive past performance.
Key dates and submission deadlines
The government intends to issue Master BPAs on a six-month rotation through June 2029. To be considered for a June award, you must submit your documentation and references by April 30th. For a December award, submissions are due by October 31st.
The solicitation was published on January 07, 2026, and the overall deadline for this opportunity is November 11, 2028, at 12:00 AM ET. Be sure to meet the specific deadlines for June and December awards to be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a small business set-aside. It is suitable for companies that provide standard commercial boxes, cartons, crates, and bulk packaging materials. The relevant PSC/FSC codes are 8115 (Boxes, Cartons, and Crates) and 8135 (Packaging & Packing Bulk Materials), with NAICS code 321920.
Vendors with a GSA contract should note their contract number in their response. The Navy is looking for firms with a strong record of customer satisfaction, timeliness, technical success, program management, and quality.
How to respond
To respond, you need to email your documentation and references to [email protected]. Your submission must include a cover sheet with your official company name, CAGE code, and point of contact (name, phone number, email address).
You must also provide documentation addressing your capabilities and expertise, and a complete price list if applicable. Crucially, you need to include a minimum of three past performance references. These references should detail the business/organization name, address, contract/order number, award amount, point of contact, telephone number, and a description of the item provided.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Ensure your past performance references are strong and directly relevant to the supplies requested. The government will evaluate these based on customer satisfaction, timeliness, technical success, program management, and quality. Provide clear and concise descriptions for each reference.
Make sure your company has an active account in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE, formerly WAWF) for invoicing and receiving reports, or that you can accept credit card payments. Also, verify your company has an active account in the System for Award Management (SAM). These are mandatory requirements for award.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Dept of the Navy; the original posting controls.