6830--Weekly Dry Ice Delivery to Portland VAMC B 4

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources for a 5-year contract to deliver 100lbs of dry ice weekly to the Portland VA Medical Center. The contract will be a firm-fixed price supply purchase, and the SBA Non-Manufacturer Rule class waiver under NAICS Code 325120 for Industrial Gas Manufacturing is anticipated to be used. The contractor must deliver dry ice that is scoopable, with a desired size of pellet or nuggets being ½ to 5/8 IN diameter and 1.5 IN in length. Deliveries will be made on Mondays, with exceptions for Federal holidays. The contractor must comply with CFR 49 related to transportation and the International Air Transport Association Regulation for air shipments. Some key points to consider: • The contract duration is 5 years, with 1 base year and 4 option years. • The contractor must provide a courtesy quote to evaluate price reasonableness for set-aside determination. • The contractor must be registered in the System Award Management (SAM) and have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application. • The contractor must comply with all applicable regulations, including those related to hazardous materials and transportation.