BPA FOR DRY ICE

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Norfolk – Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY)

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Norfolk at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) is seeking

potential sources for the procurement of commercial-grade dry ice under a Blanket Purchase

Agreement (BPA). This requirement is being conducted in accordance with FAR Part 13 and FAR

Subpart 12.6 for commercial items.

Requirement Details:

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Single Award Contract

NAICS Code: 325120 – Industrial Gas Manufacturing (Size Standard: 500 Employees)

Product Service Code (PSC): 6830 – Industrial Gases

Anticipated Delivery: Within 30 days after contract award

Set-Aside: Total Small Business

Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs):

• CLIN 0001: Commercial Grade Dry Ice,

Statement of Work (SOW)

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Dry Ice

1. Scope

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the procurement of dry ice for a five-year Blanket Purchase

Agreement. The dry ice will be used by Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, VA. The

contract will cover the supply and delivery of commercial-grade dry ice in various sizes as

specified.

The awarded vendor must be within a 25-mile radius of Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY),

Portsmouth, VA, 23709.

2. Estimated Quantity & Delivery Requirements

• Each storage container can hold up to 100 pounds of dry ice.

• The minimum order quantity is 5 pounds per request.

• Monthly demand may reach up to 1,000 pounds of dry ice.

• Dry ice consumption is expected to range from 5 to 10 pounds per customer request.

3. Product Specifications

The awarded contractor shall provide dry ice in the following forms:

Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): 0001: Dry Ice

• SubCLIN 0001: Commercial Grade Dry Ice, 3mm (1/8”) High-Density Rice, sold per pound.

• SubCLIN 0002: Commercial Grade Dry Ice, 1/2” Pellet Carbon Dioxide Dry Ice, sold per pound.

4. Handling and Storage

• The Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) will return the storage bin to awarded contractor or disclosed

location after each use.

• Dry ice shipments will not have Hazmat labels applied.

• Safety Data Sheets (SDS) will be provided to NNSY by manufacturer.

5. Pick-Up Instructions

• A designated Point of Contact (POC) will be assigned and provided to the awardee for dry ice pickup

coordination.

• The contractor must ensure timely and e??icient delivery of dry ice per NNSY’s requirements.

6. Quality Assurance & Compliance

The contractor must ensure that all dry ice supplied meets commercial-grade standards and

complies with applicable safety regulations. Any issues with quality, storage, or delivery must be

promptly addressed with NNSY personnel.

7. Invoicing & Payment

Invoices shall be submitted in accordance with the terms of the contract and must include detailed

information on the quantity and type of dry ice delivered.

8. Points of Contact

All communications regarding this contract will be coordinated through the assigned NNSY

representatives. Specific POCs will be provided per delivery order.

This SOW establishes the requirements for the procurement and supply of dry ice to NNSY under an

IDIQ contract. The contractor must adhere to the specifications, delivery requirements, and

handling procedures outlined above.

Additional Requirements:

• Handling & Storage: Storage bins must be returned after use.

• Labeling & Compliance: Each unit must be labeled per CFR 29.1910.1200 and include the

manufacture date and shelf-life expiration date (85% shelf life remaining upon receipt).

• Safety Documentation: Safety Data Sheets (SDS) will be provided.

• Delivery Coordination: A designated Point of Contact (POC) will manage pick-up and delivery

scheduling.

Submission & Contact Information:

The Sources Sought Notice is expected to be posted on SAM.gov on or about February 25, 2025.

Interested vendors should respond via email to:

Sheree McDonnell

Email: sheree.mcdonnell@dla.mil

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• The solicitation is not yet available and will only be accessible via www.SAM.gov.

• No telephone, fax, or hardcopy requests will be accepted.

Emails without subject lines will not be read because of security issues.

• Prospective offerors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to award.

This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the

Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.