NAICS 561910 · Tier 1 Pillar

SDVOSB Federal Packaging and Labeling Services for Government Procurements

MIL-STD-2073 packaging, drop-ship preparation under the nonmanufacturer rule, USP 797/800 pharmaceutical packaging, and IOT&A outfitting kit assembly for federal buyers.

  • MIL-STD-2073-1E
  • MIL-STD-129R (Marking)
  • 13 CFR 121.406 (Nonmfr Rule)
  • 49 CFR 173.150-173.155
  • USP <797> / <800>
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What does federal packaging and labeling cover under NAICS 561910?

Federal packaging and labeling under NAICS 561910 covers product preparation for federal supply-chain distribution: military-spec packaging to MIL-STD-2073, drop-ship preparation under the SBA nonmanufacturer rule, repackaging for federal distribution centers, ESD-sensitive electronic packaging, hazmat packaging under 49 CFR, pharmaceutical compounding-adjacent packaging under USP 797/800, and IOT&A outfitting kit assembly for new VA facilities. SBA size standard is $13M.

A small business competing here needs documented packaging throughput, specification-grade materials sourcing, and a value-added-work record that satisfies the nonmanufacturer rule. JTJRE Corp helps small businesses document that capability, position under 561910, and assemble bid packages built on the common federal packaging solicitation patterns.

Which federal buyers use NAICS 561910 most?

Three buyer classes dominate NAICS 561910 procurement: Federal Prison Industries / UNICOR factory sites for packaging finished goods, VA IOT&A program offices for outfitting kit assembly when CBOCs open or transition, and DLA-adjacent commodity resellers performing nonmanufacturer-rule drop-ship work for industrial machinery and electrical hardware.

BuyerUse caseTypical PSCSet-aside fit
FPI / UNICOR (30+ BOP factories)Finished-goods packaging for federal distributionS299Often SDVOSB or SB
VA IOT&A program officesNew CBOC/VAMC outfitting kit assemblyS299 + Q702VAAR SDVOSB common
DLA-adjacent prime resellerDrop-ship preparation, repackagingS299Nonmanufacturer rule applies
GSA Schedule pass-throughBranded reseller packagingMultipleBilateral on schedule

What is MIL-STD-2073 and when does it apply?

MIL-STD-2073-1E (Standard Practice for Military Packaging) is the DoD specification that defines three levels of packaging protection: Level A (maximum protection for indefinite storage or worldwide shipment), Level B (limited protection for shorter storage and domestic shipment), and Level C (minimum protection for direct delivery with minimal handling). Federal solicitations specify which level applies per line item.

Level A applies when packaged items must survive long-term storage under uncontrolled conditions, repeated handling, sea transport, or unknown final destinations, typical for war reserve, prepositioned stocks, and FMS shipments. Level B applies for shorter timelines and controlled domestic supply chains. Level C applies for direct delivery between known parties under controlled conditions.

JTJRE's MIL-STD-2073 capability covers all three levels with specification-traceable materials (VCI papers, ESD bags, MIL-PRF-22191 barrier material, MIL-DTL-117 bags), documented preservation method codes, and labeling per MIL-STD-129R. The standard practice of working from the solicitation's Special Packaging Instruction Reference (SPIRN) ensures every package matches the contract specification.

How does packaging intersect with the SBA nonmanufacturer rule?

Under SBA's nonmanufacturer rule at 13 CFR 121.406, a small business reseller can bid on a small-business set-aside for manufactured goods without being the manufacturer, provided the small business takes ownership, supplies the product of a small business manufacturer (or has an SBA-class waiver), and performs the packaging or other value-added work. Packaging is the most common 'value-added work' satisfying the rule.

  1. Small business takes ownership of product before delivery to government
  2. Product is sourced from a small business manufacturer OR an SBA-issued class waiver applies (e.g., for industrial machinery where domestic SB manufacturers cannot satisfy demand)
  3. Small business performs value-added activity, typically receiving, inspection, repackaging or labeling, and shipment
  4. Documentation of compliance is retained for SBA inspection and contracting-officer audit
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How does a new entrant show MIL-STD-2073 past performance?+
Commercial specification-driven packaging work (e-commerce, freight, consumer-product fulfillment) reformats into the federal past-performance structure a CO expects. JTJRE helps entrants present that record and close documented capability gaps before bidding MIL-spec work.
Can JTJRE handle hazmat packaging under 49 CFR?+
JTJRE handles non-bulk hazmat packaging for Class 9 materials (dry ice UN1845), Category B biologicals UN3373, and limited quantities under 49 CFR 173.150-173.155. Bulk hazmat or Class 1-7 work requires specialized facilities outside the current scope and is teamed out with cleared specialty subs when in-scope to a procurement.
What about IOT&A outfitting kit assembly?+
IOT&A outfitting kit assembly is a recurring scope when CBOCs open or transition: receiving FF&E line items, organizing kits per room or department, applying asset tags, generating manifest documentation, and palletizing for delivery to the destination VA medical center. It pairs naturally with a packaging registration.
Does JTJRE manufacture packaging materials?+
JTJRE does not manufacture packaging materials. Materials are sourced from specification-compliant manufacturers (Cortec, Sealed Air, 3M, Berry Global, MIL-spec compliant suppliers) and the packaging operation applies them per contract specification. This is a packaging service, not a manufacturing operation, which is the correct positioning under NAICS 561910.
How does packaging tie into the medical-courier lane?+
Packaging and courier work share the same receiving, inventory discipline, and dispatch. A VA procurement requiring USP 797/800-grade pharmaceutical packaging plus medical courier delivery can be bid end-to-end under one prime relationship. JTJRE helps small businesses position across both registrations.
What is the fastest way to evaluate JTJRE for a packaging requirement?+
Email justin@jtjreconsulting.com with the solicitation number, SPIRN if known, packaging level (A/B/C), and quantity. JTJRE typically returns a capability matrix, materials-source disclosure, and pricing range within one business day. For Sources Sought, the standard 20-question framework returns within 48 hours.
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