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DDAA SPI Container Kits

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA DISTRIBUTION.DLA DISTRIBUTION · Response deadline: Wed, 28 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is soliciting offers for "DDAA SPI Container Kits" under classification code 8145—Household/Commercial Containers and Shipping Supplies. The work relates to container kits, likely for storage, transport, or organizational purposes within defense logistics operations.

The assigned NAICS code 322211 indicates this falls under Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing, meaning the procurement involves corrugated paperboard containers or related fiber-based packaging products. DLA Distribution Anniston, located in Alabama, serves as a major depot for receiving, storing, and distributing military equipment and supplies, so these container kits likely support materiel handling at that facility.

Specific quantities, technical specifications, packaging requirements, and any incumbent contractor information are not available in the notice metadata—see the solicitation.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is reserved for total small-business set-aside, meaning only certified small businesses under NAICS 322211 may submit offers. To qualify, your business must meet SBA size standards for this industry: generally 1,000 employees or fewer for corrugated and solid fiber box manufacturing, though you should verify current thresholds at SBA.gov.

You must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active status, have a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and maintain any required certifications in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). DLA typically requires small-business bidders to have experience with defense packaging standards or demonstrate capability to meet military specification requirements for containers.

If you are a small business but new to DLA contracting, consider whether you can meet the delivery requirements to Anniston, Alabama and whether your production capacity aligns with the anticipated order volume.

How to put together a competitive bid

For corrugated container manufacturing with DLA, focus your proposal on these elements:

Technical compliance: DLA container specifications often reference military standards (MIL-STDs) for dimensions, strength, and labeling. Identify whether the SPI designation refers to a specific DLA packaging instruction or specification series—see the solicitation for exact requirements. Document your quality control processes and any ISO 9001 or comparable certifications.

Past performance: Highlight comparable contracts for military or federal customers, especially DLA or other DoD components. If you lack direct defense experience, emphasize commercial work with similar volume, specification adherence, and just-in-time delivery requirements.

Pricing strategy: Analyze your fiberboard raw material costs, which fluctuate with paper commodity markets. DLA solicitations typically require firm fixed pricing; consider multi-year material cost hedging if the contract period extends beyond twelve months. Evaluate whether the Anniston, Alabama delivery point affects your freight costs significantly.

Small-business narrative: If the solicitation allows, strengthen your proposal with subcontracting plans, workforce utilization, or manufacturing location advantages—particularly if you operate in or near Alabama.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SP330027Q0006. Review all specification documents, packaging requirements, and delivery schedules carefully. Note the firm response deadline of October 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT—DLA does not typically accept late submissions. Submit questions through SAM.gov well before any Q&A deadline specified in the solicitation documents.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →