Top DoD wood container and pallet manufacturing contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Defense obligated $56.6M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 321920, up 9.4% from $51.7M in the preceding 12 months. 45 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 3 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Defense. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
DoD publishes contract data to USAspending with a 90-day delay, so the most recent months understate DoD activity.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top DoD contractors for NAICS 321920
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AAR Manufacturing, Inc. | $41.8M | $32.4M | 73.8% | — |
| 2 | Cutter Lumber Products | $3.0M | $3.1M | 5.2% | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | Treen Box & Pallet, Inc | $2.5M | $3.8M | 4.5% | ▼ 1 |
| 4 | Yukon Management, LLC | $1.9M | $0 | 3.4% | New |
| 5 | Northeastern Michigan Rehabilitation and Opportunity Center | $1.5M | $1.3M | 2.6% | — |
| 6 | Kaiyuh Services LLC | $766K | $2.8M | 1.4% | ▼ 2 |
| 7 | South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind Foundation | $585K | $574K | 1.0% | ▲ 3 |
| 8 | J & P Khamken Industries Inc | $513K | $0 | 0.9% | New |
| 9 | Tristate Crating & Pallet Co. Inc. | $455K | $47K | 0.8% | ▲ 25 |
| 10 | Georgia Department of Human Services | $374K | $233K | 0.7% | ▲ 6 |
| 11 | S & S Forest Products, LLC | $325K | $79K | 0.6% | ▲ 16 |
| 12 | Knox County Association for Remarkable Citizens, Inc. | $322K | $0 | 0.6% | New |
| 13 | Troymill Manufacturing, Inc | $253K | $108K | 0.4% | ▲ 12 |
| 14 | Goodwill Industries of South Texas Contract Services, Inc. | $249K | $277K | 0.4% | — |
| 15 | PRC Composites, LLC | $237K | $1.0M | 0.4% | ▼ 8 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- AAR Manufacturing, Inc.$32.4M → $41.8M (+$9.4M) · now #1
- Yukon Management, LLC$0 → $1.9M (+$1.9M) · now #4
- J & P Khamken Industries Inc$0 → $513K (+$513K) · now #8
Largest declines
- Kaiyuh Services LLC$2.8M → $766K (−$2.0M) · now #6
- Treen Box & Pallet, Inc$3.8M → $2.5M (−$1.2M) · now #3
- MIL-Spec Packaging of GA., Inc.$1.1M → $202K (−$866K) · now #18
New to this market
9 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Yukon Management, LLC | Mar 26, 2026 | $1.9M |
| J & P Khamken Industries Inc | Mar 23, 2026 | $513K |
| Liberty Lumber & Supply Co | May 18, 2026 | $147K |
| Pacific Pallet Exchange, Inc. | May 27, 2026 | $127K |
| Herzog Group Inc. | Jun 12, 2026 | $46K |
| Little River Lumber Company, LLC | May 20, 2026 | $21K |
| Goodwin Robbins Packaging Co Inc | Mar 26, 2026 | $19K |
| Woodshippingcrates.com, Inc. | Nov 24, 2025 | $19K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Defense, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of the Air Force | $41.8M | $32.8M | Up $9.0M (27.4%) |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $6.9M | $10.6M | Down $3.8M (35.5%) |
| Department of the Army | $6.7M | $5.9M | Up $835K (14.2%) |
| Department of the Navy | $1.2M | $2.3M | Down $1.2M (50.7%) |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| FA853426F0039 | AAR Manufacturing, Inc. 463L CARGO PALLETS REPAIR | $18.8M | Apr 9, 2027 |
| SP330025P0855 | South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind Foundation 8511413463!CONTAINER RECLAMATION SERVICE | $1.2M | Jun 19, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DoD contractors for NAICS 321920?
In the latest 12 months, AAR Manufacturing, Inc. ($41.8M), Cutter Lumber Products ($3.0M), Treen Box & Pallet, Inc ($2.5M) received the most DoD obligations for wood container and pallet manufacturing.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 92.8% of positive obligations, and AAR Manufacturing, Inc. alone held 73.8%. 9 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DoD NAICS 321920 contracts ending soon?
2 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is FA853426F0039 (AAR Manufacturing, Inc., $18.8M obligated), ending Apr 9, 2027. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
Related markets
Figures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
Ready to connect your pursuit work?
GovEagle gives BD directors, capture managers, and proposal teams one AI workspace from pipeline through proposal, with CMMC/FedRAMP Certified compliance built in.