BPA for dry ICE
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 50279811
- Agency
- Land and Maritime Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6830 Gases: Compressed And Liquefied
- Place of performance
- Portsmouth, Virginia 23709, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Sheree McDonnell sheree.mcdonnell@dla.mil (757) 375-9313
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Norfolk at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) is seeking a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for commercial-grade dry ice through a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) single award contract. The procurement will support NNSY's operational needs in Portsmouth, VA, with specific requirements for dry ice in various forms including 3mm high-density rice and 1/2" pellet carbon dioxide. Vendors must be located within a 25-mile radius of the naval shipyard and must comply with commercial-grade standards and safety regulations. The solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov on or about February 25, 2025, with responses due by March 5, 2025. Interested vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and will submit responses via email to Sheree McDonnell, with specific email subject line requirements.
The contract is set aside for total small business participation under NAICS Code 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing), with a size standard of 500 employees. The anticipated contract will be a five-year BPA with monthly dry ice demand potentially reaching up to 1,000 pounds, with minimum order quantities of 5 pounds per request. Each storage container can hold up to 100 pounds of dry ice, and contractors must provide detailed invoicing and comply with specific handling, storage, and safety documentation requirements. The delivery timeline is expected to be within 30 days after contract award, with contractors responsible for timely and efficient delivery according to NNSY's specifications. No specific budget range was disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, but the contract will be structured as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) arrangement.
Notice text
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Norfolk – Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY)
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Norfolk at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) is seeking
potential sources for the procurement of commercial-grade dry ice under a Blanket Purchase
Agreement (BPA). This requirement is being conducted in accordance with FAR Part 13 and FAR
Subpart 12.6 for commercial items.
Requirement Details:
Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Single Award Contract
NAICS Code: 325120 – Industrial Gas Manufacturing (Size Standard: 500 Employees)
Product Service Code (PSC): 6830 – Industrial Gases
Anticipated Delivery: Within 30 days after contract award
Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs):
• CLIN 0001: Commercial Grade Dry Ice,
Statement of Work (SOW)
Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Dry Ice
1. Scope
This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the procurement of dry ice for a five-year Blanket Purchase
Agreement. The dry ice will be used by Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, VA. The
contract will cover the supply and delivery of commercial-grade dry ice in various sizes as
specified.
The awarded vendor must be within a 25-mile radius of Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY),
Portsmouth, VA, 23709.
2. Estimated Quantity & Delivery Requirements
• Each storage container can hold up to 100 pounds of dry ice.
• The minimum order quantity is 5 pounds per request.
• Monthly demand may reach up to 1,000 pounds of dry ice.
• Dry ice consumption is expected to range from 5 to 10 pounds per customer request.
3. Product Specifications
The awarded contractor shall provide dry ice in the following forms:
Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): 0001: Dry Ice
• SubCLIN 0001: Commercial Grade Dry Ice, 3mm (1/8”) High-Density Rice, sold per pound.
• SubCLIN 0002: Commercial Grade Dry Ice, 1/2” Pellet Carbon Dioxide Dry Ice, sold per pound.
4. Handling and Storage
• The Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) will return the storage bin to awarded contractor or disclosed
location after each use.
• Dry ice shipments will not have Hazmat labels applied.
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS) will be provided to NNSY by manufacturer.
5. Pick-Up Instructions
• A designated Point of Contact (POC) will be assigned and provided to the awardee for dry ice pickup
coordination.
• The contractor must ensure timely and eicient delivery of dry ice per NNSY’s requirements.
6. Quality Assurance & Compliance
The contractor must ensure that all dry ice supplied meets commercial-grade standards and
complies with applicable safety regulations. Any issues with quality, storage, or delivery must be
promptly addressed with NNSY personnel.
7. Invoicing & Payment
Invoices shall be submitted in accordance with the terms of the contract and must include detailed
information on the quantity and type of dry ice delivered.
8. Points of Contact
All communications regarding this contract will be coordinated through the assigned NNSY
representatives. Specific POCs will be provided per delivery order.
This SOW establishes the requirements for the procurement and supply of dry ice to NNSY under an
IDIQ contract. The contractor must adhere to the specifications, delivery requirements, and
handling procedures outlined above.
Additional Requirements:
• Handling & Storage: Storage bins must be returned after use.
• Labeling & Compliance: Each unit must be labeled per CFR 29.1910.1200 and include the
manufacture date and shelf-life expiration date (85% shelf life remaining upon receipt).
• Safety Documentation: Safety Data Sheets (SDS) will be provided.
• Delivery Coordination: A designated Point of Contact (POC) will manage pick-up and delivery
scheduling.
Submission & Contact Information:
The Sources Sought Notice is expected to be posted on SAM.gov on or about February 25, 2025.
Interested vendors should respond via email to:
Sheree McDonnell
Email: sheree.mcdonnell@dla.mil
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• The solicitation is not yet available and will only be accessible via www.SAM.gov.
• No telephone, fax, or hardcopy requests will be accepted.
Emails without subject lines will not be read because of security issues.
• Prospective offerors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to award.
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the
Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
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