Solicitation - HT940627QE007 11.9.26.pdf

This is a Solicitation/Contract Form (Standard Form 1449) for commercial products and services issued by the Defense Health Agency for dry ice delivery to support Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Florida.

The solicitation seeks dry ice in 3/4-inch high-density pellet form meeting Food/Beverage Grade specifications (minimum 99.9% solid carbon dioxide) for cold-chain preservation and biological specimen transport. The vendor must deliver dry ice to five locations: Naval Hospital Jacksonville, FL (10,400 pounds); Branch Health Clinic Mayport, FL (5,200 pounds); Branch Health Clinic Kings Bay, GA (5,200 pounds); Branch Health Clinic Albany, GA (5,200 pounds); and Branch Health Clinic Key West, FL (5,200 pounds). Base contract period runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with delivery occurring weekly, Monday through Friday (0800–1500 hours), excluding federal holidays. The solicitation includes five option periods: Option Period 1 (January–December 2028), Option Period 2 (January–December 2029), Option Period 3 (January–December 2030), Option Period 4 (January–December 2031), and Option Period 5 (January–June 2032, six-month extension). The vendor must provide leased storage containers meeting specified physical requirements, accommodate quantity fluctuations with five business days' notice, respond to damaged equipment within two business days, and certify all items for use in U.S.-based hospitals. Quotations are due by November 23, 2026 (05:00 PM EST), with quotes remaining firm for 90 calendar days. Evaluation criteria include technical approach (capabilities and specifications), past performance (up to three recent examples within 36 months), pricing (all line items and total contract price), and administrative compliance. This is a small business set-aside contract with a firm fixed-price arrangement and best value procurement methodology. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) through the Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) utilizing Wide Area Workflow (WAAWF).