Combined Synopsis Solicitation-Dry ice pellets

Background
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, is seeking to award a firm fixed-price contract for the provision of dry ice pellets. This solicitation aims to fulfill the needs of the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA). The goal is to ensure reliable delivery of dry ice for medical and tissue sample shipping, which is critical for ongoing research activities.

Work Details
The contractor will provide a total of 2,500 pounds of dry ice pellets per week, with specific deliveries as follows:

- 1,500 pounds to the Biomedical Research Center (BRC) at 251 Bayview Boulevard, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224
- 1,000 pounds to the Triad Technology Center at 333 Cassel Drive, Baltimore, MD 21224.

The dry ice must be standard pellets approximately 0.5 inches in size and properly packaged in well-insulated containers or bins that are well-ventilated with temperatures maintained at minus 109 degrees Fahrenheit. The delivery schedule includes weekly shipments starting from August 3, 2026. Additionally, there are options for four subsequent years with the same quantity requirements.

Period of Performance
08/01/2026 to 07/31/2027

Place of Performance
Biomedical Research Center (BRC), 251 Bayview Boulevard, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224; Triad Technology Center, 333 Cassel Drive, Baltimore, MD 21224.

Bidder Requirements
This solicitation is set aside for Small Business. Bidders must ensure that they can provide domestic origin supplies unless otherwise indicated.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity for weekly delivery of dry ice pellets to NIH/NIDA appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on contract 75N95021P00369 awarded to Roberts Oxygen (FY21 base period through 07/31/26, $194,813), which involved providing dry ice for NIDA IRP. In addition, Capitol Carbonic has closely related prior awards under NIH’s dry ice program (e.g., 75N98022D00017, $4,943,029; and a related contract segment with pellet-specific special handling and delivery requirements), indicating ongoing performance supplying and delivering dry ice pellets to NIH research locations. The described pellet form factor, packaging/handling requirements, and delivery of dry ice to NIH facilities are consistent with these prior efforts and suggest continuity of the same type of supply service.