DDSP Refrigerant gel packs

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution seeks to establish a firm-fixed-price purchase order for 3,000 boxes of Gel Pack Refrigerant (Ice Brix IB48 units), with proposals due August 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT following Amendment 0002. The procurement is a Woman-Owned Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to WOSB concerns.

Place of performance is New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The required product is Ice Brix IB48 units measuring 10-1/4" x 8" x 1-1/2" with 48-ounce capacity, packaged 12 per box (Stock Number 685000L080059), with delivery required within 30 days. Gel packs must meet four salient characteristics: a 4.1 mil minimum polyethylene outer pouch that is puncture resistant; non-toxic, non-hazardous, biodegradable gel formulation based on saline solution with Liquisorb, H2O, and Bioside; capability to be refrigerated to 40°F or frozen to 1°F for at least 24 hours (or 30 days for large quantities); and ability to maintain cargo temperatures between 36–46°F or −4–46°F for 72 hours during shipment. Bidders proposing alternative gel formulations must submit technical brochures, manufacturer specifications, or descriptive literature demonstrating compliance with all salient characteristics; failure to provide sufficient documentation may result in technical rejection. The NAICS code is 325998 (All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing) with a size standard of 650 employees; PSC is 6850. Award will be issued on Standard Form 1449 to the lowest overall total price from a responsible quoter whose quote complies with solicitation terms. Quote prices must be held firm for 45 calendar days from the receipt date. Quoters must be registered in SAM by the submission deadline and maintain registration through final payment.