PSC 8115: Boxes, Cartons, and Crates
8115 is the product and service code (PSC) federal agencies use for boxes, cartons, and crates, in the containers/packaging/packing suppl group. Here are the contracts open under it now, the NAICS codes it pairs with, and who buys and wins this work.
- Open contracts now
- 3
- Spending, FY2026
- $34.9 million
- Share to small businesses
- 80%
Open contracts with PSC 8115, due soonest
- 8115 - Shipping Boxes for Tobyhanna
Due in 4 daysOct 13, 2026
- SPRRA1-27-Q-A009 SHIPPING AND STORAG
Due in 27 daysNov 5, 2026
- BPA - Boxes and Packaging PSC 8115, 8135
✦ Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (Maryland) wants to set up Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs, standing agreements that let the buyer place small orders quickly)…
Due in 763 daysNov 11, 2028
Where 8115 sits in the PSC Manual
- Category: Product
- Group 81: Containers/Packaging/Packing Suppl
- Code 8115: Boxes, Cartons, and Crates
NAICS codes used with PSC 8115
The NAICS code on a contract sets the size standard for who counts as small. These are the codes agencies pair with 8115 most often:
| NAICS | Industry | Spent, last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| 322211 | Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing | $74.6 million |
| 321920 | Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing | $8.3 million |
| 326111 | Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing | $6.7 million |
| 337215 | Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing | $5 million |
| 326199 | All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing | $2.3 million |
| 322291 | Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing | $2 million |
Who buys under PSC 8115
Agencies with the most contract dollars under 8115 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Service | $52.8 million |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $39.8 million |
| United States Mint | $3.6 million |
| Department of the Army | $2.9 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $2.5 million |
| National Institutes of Health | $1.9 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $1.3 million |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | $1.1 million |
Federal spending under PSC 8115 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $41.9 million |
| FY2025 | $36.5 million |
| FY2026 | $34.9 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $181,869 |
Who wins PSC 8115 contracts
| Company | Obligated, last 3 years |
|---|---|
| Connecticut Container Corp. | $27.1 million |
| Ponderosa Packaging Corp. | $16.2 million |
| Tarrant County Association for the Blind | $8.2 million |
| Hardigg Industries, LLC | $6.6 million |
| Alphavets, Inc | $5.8 million |
| National Industries for the Blind | $4.7 million |
| Jetco Packaging Solutions LLC | $4.6 million |
| Sapper Plastics LLC | $3.7 million |
| International Packaging Corp | $3.5 million |
| Arvco Container Corporation | $3.2 million |
Related PSC codes
- 8105 Bags and Sacks
- 8110 Drums and Cans
- 8120 Commercial and Industrial Gas Cylinders
- 8125 Bottles and Jars
- 8130 Reels and Spools
- 8135 Packaging and Packing Bulk Materials
- 8140 Ammunition and Nuclear Ordnance Boxes, Packages and Special Containers
- 8145 Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers
- 8150 Freight Containers
Frequently asked questions
What is PSC 8115?
8115 is the product code in the federal Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual for boxes, cartons, and crates, under 81 (Containers/Packaging/Packing Suppl). Agencies put a PSC on every contract to record what they bought.
What is the difference between a PSC and a NAICS code?
A PSC describes what the government is buying. A NAICS code describes the industry of the business doing the work, and it sets the SBA size standard for small business set-asides. Every contract notice has both.
Which NAICS code goes with PSC 8115?
Most federal contract dollars under PSC 8115 go with NAICS 322211 (Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing), according to USAspending.gov. The contracting officer picks the NAICS code for each solicitation, so check the notice.
How do I find contracts that use PSC 8115?
Contract opportunities are posted on SAM.gov with their PSC and NAICS codes. 3 open notices use PSC 8115 right now. FedReady can match new ones to your business and email you, free.