Description
The Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to procure bulk anhydrous sodium formate, a solid de‑icing/anti‑icing compound, for use at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) and Martin State airports. The contract is a one‑year, small‑business‑preference award. Vendors must be able to deliver the product within 24 hours of order, in either 25 kg bags (multiples of 800) or 1 000 kg super‑sacks, and must provide certification to SAE AMS 1431E, ISO‑9001 documentation (if applicable), and a technical bulletin. Bids are submitted electronically via eMMA, with a deadline of 4 PM EST on 9 Sep 2026; the bid opening will be held online on 10 Sep 2026. The award will go to the lowest responsive, responsible bid, with a small‑business price‑preference applied.
• Contract value expected to exceed $50 k (required compliance with $50 k PO terms).
• Delivery requirement: 24 hours after order, 24/7 availability for emergency snow events.
• Product specs: ≥97 % anhydrous sodium formate, ≤1 % corrosion inhibitors, blue‑tinted, spherical particles, SAE AMS 1431E certified.
• Packaging: 25 kg bags (in multiples of 800) and 1 000 kg super‑sacks.
• Small‑business preference: 5 % (general), 7 % (veteran‑owned), 8 % (disabled‑veteran‑owned).
• Mandatory registrations: eMMA vendor registration, Maryland tax/assessment good standing, EFT registration for contracts >$200 k.
• Contact for questions: Mary Mandela (procurement officer).