5 CES Propylene Glycol

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
FA452825QKC01
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

PSC
6810 Chemicals
Place of performance
Minot AFB, North Dakota 58704, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command is seeking 3,000 gallons of bulk propylene glycol for boiler systems at Minot Air Force Base. The solicitation (FA452825QKC01) requires a specialized heat transfer fluid that is 95 to 98% bio-based and pre-mixed for direct use in boiler system applications. Potential vendors must operate within the NAICS category 325199 (All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing) and meet the chemical specifications outlined in the attached government files. The solicitation was posted on May 13, 2025, with responses due by May 30, 2025, providing interested small businesses approximately two weeks to prepare and submit their quotations. Vendors have the opportunity to deliver the propylene glycol in chemical totes, as confirmed in the Q&A document, which may provide flexibility in shipping and potentially reduce delivery costs.

This contract opportunity is exclusively set aside for small businesses, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The place of performance is Minot Air Force Base, located in North Dakota, with the zip code 58704. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a precise quantity of 3,000 gallons of specialized propylene glycol. The solicitation falls under Product Service Code (PSC) 6810 for Chemicals and represents a targeted procurement for maintaining boiler system infrastructure. The government's emphasis on a bio-based product suggests an additional focus on environmental sustainability alongside operational requirements. Potential contractors should carefully review the glycol specifications document to ensure their product meets the stringent performance and compositional standards outlined in the solicitation.

Notice text

3000 Gallons of Bulk Propylene Glycol

To be used in boiler systems throughout Minot AFB. Glycol should be 95 to 98% bio based propylene glycol for boiler systems heat transfer fluid, premixed with <5% corrosion inhibitors, dyed green, and pre-diluted with< 5% deionized water to a freeze protection of -60 degrees F, and meet USDA certified bio based standards.

Propylene glycol is classified as Hazardous Material (HAZMAT). Product specifications, certifications and governing regulations were coordinated with 5 CES Environmental Management during development of the requirements package.

Files

File Type Posted
Propylene Glycol Q and A.pdf PDF
Glycol Specifications.docx DOCX document
Combo Synopsis Solicitation Propylene Glycol 13 May 25.pdf PDF

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