Description
The Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) is seeking qualified vendors to supply anhydrous sodium acetate‑based solid deicing/anti‑icing compound for runway and taxiway operations at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) and Martin State (MTN) airports. The contract is a one‑year Small Business Reserve (SBR) award, with deliveries required within 24 hours of order and a minimum 2‑hour unloading window at no extra charge. Bids must be submitted electronically via eMMA and include full FOB‑destination pricing, product certifications to FAA SAE AMS 1431D, and ISO 9001 documentation where available. The award will go to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder; the contract value is expected to be under $200 k, and all invoices must reference the straight bill of lading.
• Product: 97 % anhydrous sodium acetate, ≤1 % corrosion inhibitors, spherical shape, FAA‑approved (SAE AMS 1431D)
• Delivery: BWI and MTN airports, 24‑hour response, 2‑hour free unloading, FOB destination
• Quantity: Variable, based on seasonal needs (historical usage 59‑579 tons)
• Contract term: 1 year from notice to proceed, SBR‑only (certified small business)
• Submission: Electronic bid via eMMA by 2 pm, 09/09/2026; questions due 08/26/2026
• Required documentation: Lab certification, ISO 9001 proof (preferred), conflict‑of‑interest affidavit, small‑business certifications