Government & Federal Pallet Contracts

Federal and state government pallet procurement

Federal, state, and local government pallet procurement runs through specific vehicles: GSA Schedule for commercial-item purchases, DLA Troop Support for military distribution, DoD contractor subcontracting flow-down requirements, state cooperative purchasing programs (NASPO ValuePoint, OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell), and direct federal/state procurement through SAM.gov registration. United States Pallets maintains SAM.gov registration and supports federal and state procurement with ISPM-15 APHIS-registered facility, cGMP-compliant builds, and documentation standards required for government contract award and performance.

This page covers USP's government and federal contract capability, registration status, compliance stack, and typical program structure. For specific vehicle (GSA Schedule, DLA, cooperative purchasing) or specific federal/state program inquiry, use the quote form above with specialty = "Government / federal / GSA" selected.

USP government and federal registration status

• SAM.gov registration - Active. For specific D-U-N-S / CAGE / UEI code details, request via the quote form above.
• WETYR Corporation - US corporation (Florida), WETYR Corp address 8420 Maria Court, Cape Canaveral FL 32920.
• APHIS registration - Active for ISPM-15 heat-treatment and IPPC stamping at the Florida facility.
• FDA food-contact certification - Kiln-dried, debarked construction for food-grade applications.
• Insurance limits - Standard commercial general liability $2M per occurrence / $4M aggregate. For federal programs requiring higher limits, additional coverage available with specific-program underwriting.
• Small business status - For set-aside eligibility specific to your federal program, request confirmation via the quote form above with your program's NAICS code.

Federal procurement vehicles we support

GSA Schedule / Multiple Award Schedule (MAS)

For GSA Schedule commercial-item purchases requiring pallet procurement, USP supplies through subcontractor flow-down or direct supplier arrangements with Schedule holders. Common Schedule categories relevant to pallet procurement: 56 (Furniture & Furnishings), 51V (Hardware Superstore), 72 (Furnishings & Floor Coverings).

DLA Troop Support (DoD distribution)

For Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support programs requiring ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets for military distribution, USP's APHIS-registered Florida facility supplies ISPM-15 stamped pallets for DoD contractor subcontracting flow-down. Specialty capability for Space Coast aerospace (Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Patrick Space Force Base), Camp Blanding (Florida National Guard), MacDill AFB (Tampa), NAS Jacksonville, NAS Pensacola.

DoD contractor subcontracting flow-down

For primes (Lockheed Martin, Harris Corporation Melbourne, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Boeing Defense, L3Harris, General Dynamics, SAIC, Leidos, etc.) with pallet subcontracting flow-down requirements, USP supports:

• ITAR-compliance support for sensitive component transport (aerospace component crating, defense system packaging)
• ASTM D1185 load-rated engineered pallets for mil-spec component transport
• ESD-aware construction for electronics subassembly transport
• ISPM-15 heat-treatment for international DoD distribution
• Lot traceability and build documentation for ITAR-regulated transport

State cooperative purchasing programs

For state and local government procurement through cooperative purchasing vehicles (NASPO ValuePoint, OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, state-specific cooperatives), USP supplies through subcontractor flow-down or direct supplier arrangements with cooperative awardees.

Government program compliance stack

• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) - Standard FAR compliance for federal supply contracts.
• Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) - DFARS clauses for DoD contract flow-down.
• Berry Amendment / specialty metals - Not directly applicable to wood pallets (Berry covers textiles, specialty foods, specialty metals), but relevant to DoD contractor flow-down documentation we support.
• ISPM-15 (International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15) - APHIS-registered facility, heat-treatment, IPPC stamping. Standard for international DoD distribution.
• ASTM D1185 load ratings - Standard for mil-spec engineered pallet documentation.
• ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) - Support for ITAR-regulated component transport through documentation and ITAR-aware construction (not an ITAR-licensed broker ourselves, but we support primes who are).
• DCMA audit support - Build documentation and treatment logs for Defense Contract Management Agency audit on DoD contract flow-down.

Space Coast specialty capability (federal relevance)

For Space Coast federal programs (NASA Kennedy Space Center, Space Launch Delta 45 Cape Canaveral, Patrick Space Force Base, Air Force Technical Applications Center), USP supplies specialty-engineered pallets with ASTM D1185 load-rated construction, ESD-aware where applicable, ITAR-compliance support for sensitive-component transport. Florida mill proximity (Central Florida) provides same-day Florida 19-county delivery including Space Coast counties (Brevard, Volusia, Orange, Osceola).

How government and federal procurement typically runs with USP

1. Procurement vehicle identification - Which federal/state vehicle (GSA Schedule, DLA, direct federal, cooperative purchasing, DoD contractor subcontracting). We confirm USP capability and registration status.
2. Capability brief - 1-2 week capability brief covering specific program requirements, compliance stack, documentation flow, pricing structure.
3. Compliance verification - For specific program compliance requirements (FAR/DFARS clauses, ITAR documentation, Berry Amendment flow-down, security clearance if applicable), we confirm USP compliance and provide required documentation.
4. Pilot or direct award - For GSA Schedule and cooperative purchasing: direct award typically. For DLA and DoD contractor flow-down: pilot or RFP response per prime contractor requirements.
5. Standing-program execution - Scheduled replenishment with federal/state program documentation flow. Dedicated account manager coordinates across lanes and compliance documentation delivery.

Frequently asked questions

Is USP registered on SAM.gov?

Yes - USP (operated by WETYR Corporation) maintains active SAM.gov registration. For specific D-U-N-S / CAGE / UEI code details for your federal program verification, request via the quote form above with specialty = "Government / federal / GSA" selected.

Does USP hold a GSA Schedule?

For GSA Schedule / Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) commercial-item purchases requiring pallet procurement, USP supplies through subcontractor flow-down or direct supplier arrangements with Schedule holders. If your specific procurement requires a direct GSA Schedule award, specify in the quote form and we'll confirm the applicable path.

Can USP supply ISPM-15 pallets for DLA Troop Support / DoD distribution?

Yes - APHIS-registered Florida facility stamps ISPM-15 pallets daily for DoD contractor subcontracting flow-down and international DoD distribution. Treatment-cycle log with APHIS facility number provided on delivery paperwork. For specific DLA Troop Support program requirements, specify in the quote form.

Does USP support ITAR-regulated component transport?

USP is not an ITAR-licensed broker ourselves, but we support DoD prime contractors (Lockheed Martin, Harris Corporation Melbourne, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Boeing Defense, L3Harris, General Dynamics, etc.) with ITAR-aware construction and documentation for ITAR-regulated component transport. For specific ITAR program requirements, specify in the quote form.

Can USP build mil-spec engineered pallets with ASTM D1185 load ratings?

Yes - aerospace-engineered pallets with ASTM D1185 documented load ratings for Space Coast federal programs (Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Patrick Space Force Base, Air Force Technical Applications Center), DoD contractor subcontracting flow-down, and specialty mil-spec component transport. Engineered per RFQ with documented load capacity.

Does USP support state cooperative purchasing programs?

Yes - for NASPO ValuePoint, OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, and state-specific cooperative purchasing programs requiring pallet procurement, USP supplies through subcontractor flow-down or direct supplier arrangements with cooperative awardees.

What federal compliance documentation does USP provide?

FAR compliance for federal supply contracts, DFARS clauses for DoD contract flow-down, ISPM-15 treatment-cycle log with APHIS facility number, ASTM D1185 load-rating documentation for mil-spec engineered pallets, DCMA audit support with build documentation and treatment logs. For specific compliance requirements, specify in the quote form.

Is USP a small business for set-aside eligibility?

For set-aside eligibility specific to your federal program, request confirmation via the quote form above with your program's NAICS code. We'll confirm USP's current size standard status for your specific NAICS and provide documentation if applicable.

Can USP serve Florida military installations?

Yes - Camp Blanding (Florida National Guard), MacDill AFB (Tampa), NAS Jacksonville, NAS Pensacola, Patrick Space Force Base, Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Same-day Florida 19-county delivery via sister property Florida Pallet Supply for the Florida military footprint. For out-of-Florida federal installations, national dispatch 2-6 day transit.

What's the typical ramp time for a government pallet program?

Varies by vehicle. GSA Schedule and cooperative purchasing direct awards: typically 2-4 weeks ramp. DLA Troop Support RFP response: 4-8 weeks ramp. DoD contractor subcontracting flow-down: ramp follows prime contractor timeline, typically 6-12 weeks. For emergency government ramp (supplier shortfall, program compression), 1-2 weeks Florida footprint from standard-spec inventory.

Updated 2026-10-10