Containerized Dry Ice Production Facility
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA560625QA044
- Agency
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Air Forces Europe and Africa
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6850 Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties
- Place of performance
- Spangdahlem 54529 Germany
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa is conducting market research for a containerized dry ice production facility that can produce up to 120kg (265lb) of dry ice pellets or nuggets per hour. This sources sought notice seeks vendors capable of providing a complete system integrated into an ISO transportable container with separate machine and filling rooms, designed for outdoor operation with specific power requirements including 3-phase 400V electrical supply, liquid CO2 input, and compressed air. The system must include comprehensive safety monitoring, ventilation, air conditioning rated for -15°C to +40°C operation, touchscreen controls with diagnostics, and various specialized components including an Armstrong Kit for CO2 pressure regulation and interchangeable die plates for different nugget sizes. The procurement also requires engineering and commissioning support services including pre-installation planning, on-site training, customer service support, and a 2000-hour operational warranty. Responses to this market research are due by August 5, 2025, with the notice posted on July 29, 2025.
This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and no current contractors or incumbents are identified in the notice. The container specifications require minimum dimensions of 2.99m length x 2.45m width x 2.9m height with a maximum weight under 3,500kg, and must include specialized features such as forklift-compatible lifting slats and crane lift points for transportation. Key technical requirements include a 3mm die plate capable of producing 3, 10, and 16mm nuggets, minimum ventilation airflow of 1000m³ per hour, and exterior coating rated for corrosivity category C5 with specific primer and paint specifications. The system must also incorporate a comprehensive spare parts kit for 2000 hours of service operation, integrated CO2 safety monitoring with visual and acoustic alarms, and dual 230V interior electrical outlets. No specific contract values or budget ranges are disclosed in this market research phase.
Notice text
- Sources Sought for Market Research Pusposes only -
The Propulsion flight is seeking a dry ice maker that is integrated into an ISO Transportable Container, divided into a machine and filling room capable of producing up to 120kg/265lb of dry ice pellets or nuggets per hour. The system must be able to operate in an outdoor environment. The system should be ready to use by supplying electrical power (3 phase 400V + N + PE 50 Hz, 10kW), liquid CO2 (16-22 bar/232-319 psi), and compressed air as a mobile solution. The minimum container dimensions needed are 2.99m (117 in) Length x 2.45m (96 in) Width x 2.9m (114 in) Height. The unit should weigh less than 3,500kg. The exterior should be painted and have the description and various Safety Warning emblems posted on the outside. It needs integrated lifting slats for easy transportation with a forklift and lift points for a crane.
The unit must contain a 3mm (0.125 in) Die Plate capable of producing 3, 10, and 16mm nuggets. The following items also need to be included:
- Armstrong Kit, which regulates the pressure of incoming liquid CO2
- CO2 liquid and gaseous supply piping
- Hydraulic Oil operation (ISO 46)
- Integrated ventilation and air conditioning system
- CO2 Safety Monitoring with visual/acoutstic alarm and 36W Interior lighting in both rooms
- Container flilling and automatic stop system
- Touchscreen function and self diagnostic system
- Lockable motorized roll up door for secure access to filling room
- Access door to Pelletizer machine room
- Distribution box with circuit breakers and surge protectors
- 2x 230V sockets in interior
- Ventilation System with minimum airflow of 1000m3 per hour
- Exterior paint: Corrosivity category C5, 2-layer 2K epoxy primer and 3-layer PU-paint
- Spare parts kit for 2000 hours service
The purchase of the hub should include an Engineering and Comissioning Support Services:
- Pre-installation plan and customer site layout review
- Layout plan and PI-Diagram
- Review scope of work and Customer + Project/Activity Plan
- Comissioning and Operator Training on customer site
- Ability to support on-site customer service needs for repairs/malfunctions
- Warranty for 2000 hrs of operation
- Operating Temperature Limits: Air conditioning unit must be rated to from + 40 C to -15 C. Minimum Cooling 2,5 kW, Heating: 3,15 kW
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