01 / PSC Market Profile
PSC 8115 Boxes, Cartons, And Crates Federal Contracts
Product and Service Code 8115
Federal contract activity classified under Boxes, Cartons, And Crates across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the PSC 8115 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
PSC 8115 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$35.57M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $32.33M | 10,740 | 161 | 37 | — |
| FY 2021 | $30.69M | 10,374 | 146 | 42 | −5.1% |
| FY 2022 | $36.84M | 9,110 | 161 | 38 | +20.0% |
| FY 2023 | $42.48M | 9,673 | 151 | 35 | +15.3% |
| FY 2024 | $41.86M | 10,502 | 163 | 35 | −1.5% |
| FY 2025 | $36.53M | 10,817 | 153 | 30 | −12.7% |
| FY 2026 | $35.57M | 7,326 | 112 | 27 | −2.6% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | 4732 | $105.65M | 61,600 | 21 | 41.2% |
| DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | 97AS | $90.82M | 5,450 | 172 | 35.4% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $22.45M | 190 | 56 | 8.8% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $6.80M | 64 | 10 | 2.7% |
| UNITED STATES MINT | 2044 | $4.82M | 106 | 12 | 1.9% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | 7529 | $4.38M | 60 | 6 | 1.7% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $2.61M | 209 | 83 | 1.0% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $2.45M | 46 | 28 | 1.0% |
| ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE | 12K3 | $1.85M | 61 | 13 | 0.7% |
| NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION | 8800 | $1.44M | 195 | 12 | 0.6% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in PSC 8115?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLA DISTRIBUTION | SP3300 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $75.89M | 2,833 | 74 | 29.6% |
| GSA/FAS ADMIN SVCS ACQUISITION BR(2 | 47QSEA | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $54.60M | 36,996 | 18 | 21.3% |
| GSA/FAS/GSS/QSCB, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISION | 47QSSC | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $50.95M | 24,589 | 16 | 19.9% |
| W6QK ACC-RSA | W31P4Q | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $15.06M | 49 | 4 | 5.9% |
| DLA TROOP SUPPORT | SPE8ED | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $7.79M | 216 | 47 | 3.0% |
| DLA TROOP SUPPORT | SPE300 | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | $4.82M | 2,166 | 19 | 1.9% |
| US MINT HEADQUARTERS | 2031JG | UNITED STATES MINT | $4.75M | 64 | 6 | 1.9% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO | 75N980 | NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH | $4.35M | 58 | 5 | 1.7% |
| NATIONAL CMOP OFFICE (36C770) | 36C770 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $4.01M | 25 | 3 | 1.6% |
| W6QK SIAD CONTR OFF | W912GY | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $2.31M | 36 | 5 | 0.9% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the PSC 8115 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONNECTICUT CONTAINER CORP. | $72.69M | 41,932 | 4 | 28.4% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| JETCO PACKAGING SOLUTIONS LLC | $20.55M | 873 | 7 | 8.0% | Jul 28, 2026 |
| PONDEROSA PACKAGING CORP. | $17.78M | 5,187 | 6 | 6.9% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| TARRANT COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND | $17.70M | 445 | 2 | 6.9% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| ARVCO CONTAINER CORPORATION | $10.03M | 1,512 | 6 | 3.9% | Jun 16, 2026 |
| NATIONAL INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND | $8.83M | 625 | 3 | 3.4% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| HARDIGG INDUSTRIES, INC. | $8.19M | 5,010 | 5 | 3.2% | Apr 17, 2026 |
| SAPPER PLASTICS LLC | $7.03M | 2,629 | 1 | 2.7% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| ALPHAVETS, INC | $5.80M | 1,870 | 5 | 2.3% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| BIRK INDUSTRIES, LLC | $4.81M | 21 | 2 | 1.9% | Sep 26, 2025 |
07 / Industry Mix
What industries are purchased under PSC 8115?
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 322211 | CORRUGATED AND SOLID FIBER BOX MANUFACTURING | $169.72M | 54,471 | 159 | 66.2% |
| 321920 | WOOD CONTAINER AND PALLET MANUFACTURING | $29.07M | 377 | 60 | 11.3% |
| 337215 | SHOWCASE, PARTITION, SHELVING, AND LOCKER MANUFACTURING | $6.59M | 3,391 | 3 | 2.6% |
| 326111 | PLASTICS BAG MANUFACTURING | $6.59M | 3,895 | 6 | 2.6% |
| 322220 | PAPER BAG AND COATED AND TREATED PAPER MANUFACTURING | $4.28M | 336 | 5 | 1.7% |
| 562211 | HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL | $4.23M | 53 | 1 | 1.7% |
| 326199 | ALL OTHER PLASTICS PRODUCT MANUFACTURING | $3.98M | 1,862 | 26 | 1.6% |
| 322212 | FOLDING PAPERBOARD BOX MANUFACTURING | $2.98M | 163 | 26 | 1.2% |
| 311812 | COMMERCIAL BAKERIES | $2.94M | 1,436 | 18 | 1.1% |
| 332439 | OTHER METAL CONTAINER MANUFACTURING | $2.76M | 77 | 25 | 1.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in PSC 8115?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $146.10M | 46,052 |
| BPA CALL | $28.21M | 17,197 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $65.01M | 4,822 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $16.99M | 471 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in PSC 8115?
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $256.30M market as addressable.