NAICS 561910Tier 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>
Stacks of wooden pallets outside a warehouse
Photo: Sergej Karpow / Unsplash

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.

JTJRE Corp delivers this work backed by Horizon Pack and Ship — an operating affiliate running daily commercial packaging flows with carrier handoff to UPS, FedEx, DHL, and USPS from two Kentucky locations. The packaging discipline is not theoretical: it is the same workflow that handles commercial freight today, layered with federal-specification controls when the buyer is a government agency.

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
Topic Cluster

Deep-dive articles in this pillar

FAQ

Common questions from contracting officers

Does JTJRE have MIL-STD-2073 past performance?+
JTJRE has no posted federal CPARS yet. Commercial packaging past performance from the Horizon Pack and Ship operating affiliate is referenceable, including specification-driven packaging for commercial e-commerce, freight, and consumer-product clients. First federal CPARS expected within 12 months of DD-214 issuance.
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?+
JTJRE supports VA IOT&A outfitting kit assembly when CBOCs open or transition. Standard scope includes 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. The work runs out of HPNS receiving capacity.
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 JTJRE's medical-courier capability?+
Packaging and courier work share the same Horizon Pack and Ship operational backbone — same receiving, same inventory discipline, same drivers and dispatch. A VA Medical Center procurement requiring USP 797/800-grade pharmaceutical packaging plus medical courier delivery can be delivered end-to-end under one prime relationship rather than split across two vendors.
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.
Related Capabilities

Other capability lanes worth reviewing

Horizon Ecosystem

The operating affiliates that back JTJRE’s capability claims

JTJRE Corp is not a paper company. The federal contracting work runs on top of actively operating Horizon affiliates that deliver commercial services daily under the same principal’s operational discipline.

Operational Backbone
Horizon Pack and Ship

Two Kentucky retail logistics locations (Elizabethtown + Radcliff). Daily UPS, FedEx, DHL, USPS carrier flows. Active commercial packaging, courier, mail center, and freight brokerage operations. This is where JTJRE’s federal capability is operationally backed.

horizonpacknship.com →
Consulting Affiliate
Horizon Business Hub

The commercial managed-operations brand. Runs lead-engine, CRM, marketing, and operating-system consulting for SMB clients across Hardin County KY. Demonstrates current day-to-day operator capability — the same principal who runs HBH client work runs JTJRE federal contracts.

horizonbusinesshub.com →

Disclosure: JTJRE Corp, Horizon Pack and Ship, and Horizon Business Hub are affiliated entities under common principal ownership. Cross-affiliate operational capability is leveraged on federal contracts where contract scope and FAR / VAAR set-aside rules permit.

Evaluating JTJRE Corp for this capability?

JTJRE Corp is a Veteran-Owned Small Business with SBA SDVOSB VetCert pre-staged pending DD-214 issuance. UEI M25CZPT5DEA1, CAGE 987J7. Operational headquarters 207 Towne Dr Ste 2, Elizabethtown, KY 42701.

Email a capability inquiry →