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Liquid and Solid Runway Deicer

ID: FA860127R0001 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  100%
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Description

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis; there is no solicitation available. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This Sources Sought is published for market research purposes only to assess whether there are businesses capable of providing Liquid Runway Deicer, specifically Cryotech E36 brand Potassium Acetate, and Solid Compound, Anhydrous Sodium Acetate, Runway Deicer as described in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). This product shall be delivered to Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) Ohio. This market research will be used to help determine if this may be a competitive acquisition, or if a set-aside in any small business program is appropriate (Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned (EDWO). Please review this announcement, including all attachments, in their entirety.

Request that respondents complete and return a capabilities statement described below to identify firms who possess the capability to provide the above product for Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) Ohio. This sources sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. The Government is in no way obligated to do business with or to enter into any form of contract with any person, firm, or other entity that receives or responds to this announcement.

ALL INQUIRIES AND/OR RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 12:00 PM, LOCAL TIME, ON 29 May 2026

CAPABILITLIES STATEMENTS: Interested parties shall submit a capabilities package that explicitly demonstrates company capabilities and product/service specifications related to this effort. Responses shall include company name, physical and mailing address, and point of contact with his/her phone number. Prospective sources must also indicate their business size status (e.g. large, small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), women-owned small business) in relation to North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code 325998. Prospective Sources should also include their corresponding Unique Entity ID (UEI) and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Codes. CAGE codes can be obtained by successfully registering in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Capability statements shall be limited to a maximum of 20 pages and may be sent via email, to the attention of Amanda Cafarella with at subject line that reads FA8601-27-R-0001, Runway Deicer. at amanda.cafarella@us.af.mil. Note that email filters at Wright-Patterson are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or attachments (i.e., .exe or.zip files). Therefore if this subject line is not included, or .zip or .exe files are attached, the e-mail may not get through e-mail filters at WPAFB. Please ensure any documents attached to email are .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls. or .xlsx only.

Background
This Sources Sought Synopsis is issued by the Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) for market research purposes to assess the capability of businesses to provide Liquid Runway Deicer, specifically Cryotech E36 brand Potassium Acetate, and Solid Compound, Anhydrous Sodium Acetate, Runway Deicer as outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW).

The goal is to determine if this may be a competitive acquisition or if a set-aside in any small business program is appropriate. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responses to this notice.

Work Details
The contractor shall deliver the following products:

1. Liquid Runway Deicer:
- Cryotech E36 brand Potassium Acetate based fluid.
- Must meet FAA-approved specifications SAE AMS 1435.
- Minimum 50% potassium acetate by weight with a freezing point of -76°F (-60°C) or lower.
- No Urea, ethylene or propylene glycol allowed.
- Vendor must provide on-site training and technical briefing if required.
- Independent laboratory certification of compliance with AMS 1435 required, dated within 24 months of bid submission.
- Comprehensive technical information including environmental impact, SDS, handling storage and application guidelines must be provided.

2. Solid Runway Deicer:
- 97% Anhydrous Sodium Acetate Base meeting FAA-approved specifications SAE AMS 1431.
- Must contain no more than 1% corrosion inhibitors.
- Vendor must provide independent laboratory certification dated within 36 months of bid submission.
- The product must be spherical in shape and include comprehensive technical information covering environmental impact and application guidelines.

Period of Performance
The contractor shall deliver supplies within 48 hours after placement of call and complete delivery within seven days. Emergency orders must be delivered within 24 hours.

Place of Performance
Deliveries will be made to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio at specific locations: Liquid deicer to building 30029, Area A; Solid runway deicer to building 30247, Area A.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior awards under FA860122D0002 to General Atomics International Services for liquid and solid sodium acetate runway deicer follow-ons at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The prior contract awards (e.g., $134,325 for 02/10/22–02/09/27, plus multiple follow-on task orders ranging from about $20K–$45K in 2024–2026) indicate continued supply of both liquid and solid runway deicer, which aligns closely with the current requirement for Cryotech E36 potassium acetate liquid and anhydrous sodium acetate solid runway deicer delivered to WPAFB.

Overview

Response Deadline
May 29, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
May 6, 2026, 12:31 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
650 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$150,000 - $900,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
31%
On 5/6/26 AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB issued Sources Sought FA860127R0001 for Liquid and Solid Runway Deicer due 5/29/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 325998 and PSC 6810.
Primary Contact
Name
Amanda Cafarella   Profile
Phone
(937) 522-4277

Documents

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AFMC > AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER > FA8601 AFLCMC PZIO
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA8601
Source Organization Code
500020367
Last Updated
May 6, 2026
Last Updated By
amanda.cafarella@us.af.mil
Archive Date
June 13, 2026