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89th Dry Ice Delivery   2

ID: FA286025Q4045 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation
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Description

Posted: Aug. 11, 2025, 10:00 a.m. EDT

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, transportation, and parts necessary to deliver dry ice blocks using contractor-furnished containers that preserve product integrity in support of air transportation and cargo preservation operations for the 89th Aerial Port Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, MD. The contractor must maintain sufficient capacity to fulfill scheduled weekly deliveries, as well promptly accommodate emergent and surge shipments to designated locations. The contractor shall also maintain continuous availability, implement digital invoicing and delivery record-keeping systems, and conduct regular exchange of containers.

AMENDMENT 1: The purpose of this amendment is to issue the consolidated Requests for Information (RFIs), incorporate the revised Performance Work Statement (PWS), and update the COMBO to reflect changes to the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure.

Posted: Aug. 1, 2025, 2:01 p.m. EDT
Background
The 89th Aerial Port Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, MD, is seeking a reliable delivery system for dry ice to support its air transportation mission. This acquisition is critical for maintaining safe temperatures during the transport of temperature-sensitive food and cargo, which is essential for mission success and operational continuity.

Work Details
The vendor must provide dry ice in 50-pound blocks with a minimum purity of 99.5% CO₂. Deliveries are required weekly, specifically 4,000 lbs every Wednesday between 0730 and 1630, as well as variable quantities as needed to designated points at Joint Base Andrews (JBA). Key requirements include:
- Delivery response time within 24 hours, with same-day capability for surge requests.
- Reliable and consistent availability of dry ice.
- Digital invoices and delivery logs must be provided.
- Insulated containers must be exchanged weekly during deliveries.
- Each block must be individually wrapped to prevent freezing together.

Period of Performance
The contract will have a base year plus four option years for continued service.

Place of Performance
Joint Base Andrews, MD

Overview

Agency
District Washington (AFDW) [DoD - USAF]
Response Deadline
Aug. 15, 2025, 9:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
Aug. 1, 2025, 2:01 p.m. EDT (updated: Aug. 11, 2025, 10:00 a.m. EDT)
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing
PSC
6830 - Gases: Compressed And Liquefied
Place of Performance
MD 20762 United States
Source
SAM
Current SBA Size Standard
1200 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Signs of Shaping
57% of obligations for similar contracts within the Department of the Air Force were awarded full & open.
On 8/1/25 District Washington issued Synopsis Solicitation FA286025Q4045 for 89th Dry Ice Delivery due 8/15/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 325120 (SBA Size Standard 1200 Employees) and PSC 6830.
Primary Contact
Name
Janet Benitez   Profile
Email
janet.benitez@us.af.mil
Phone
(240) 612-5677

Secondary Contact

Name
Craig L. McClain   Profile
Email
craig.l.mcclain.civ@mail.mil
Phone
(240) 612-5660

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
Contracting Officer Craig L. McClain Profile craig.mcclain.2@us.af.mil (240) 612-5660

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AFDW > FA2860 316 CONS PK
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA2860
Source Organization Code
500021995
Last Updated
Aug. 11, 2025
Last Updated By
janet.benitez@us.af.mil
Archive Date
Aug. 30, 2025