68--Combined Synopsis Solicitation-Dry ice pellets/Mod

This solicitation, identified as 75N98026Q00744/PCA-NIDA-05614, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items under FAR Subpart 12.6, issued by the National Institutes of Health, Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, on behalf of the National Institute of Drug Abuse. The requirement is for dry ice pellets packaged in well-insulated, well-ventilated containers maintaining a temperature of minus 109 degrees, suitable for shipping medical and tissue samples, with pellets sized approximately 0.5 inches. The contracted quantity includes 2,500 pounds weekly for the base period, delivering 1,500 pounds to the Biomedical Research Center in Baltimore, MD, and 1,000 pounds to the Triad Technology Center in Baltimore, MD, starting August 3, 2026, on a consistent weekly schedule thereafter. The contract includes a 12-month base period with four optional 12-month extension periods, forming a potential five-year performance window. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 325120, restricting eligibility to small businesses certified in the System for Award Management, which all offerors must actively maintain. Proposals must include the Unique Entity Identifier, Taxpayer Identification Number, and business size certification, and be submitted electronically to johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov by July 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. The award will be made on a firm fixed-price basis based on best value, considering price, technical capability, past performance, delivery schedule, warranty, lifecycle cost, maintenance availability, and environmental or energy efficiency. No additional contract clauses beyond those in FAR 52.212-4 and 52.204-7 are imposed, and the Defense Priorities and Allocations System does not apply. All delivery paperwork must be left with receiving agents and forwarded to NIDA-IRP’s Safety and Occupational Health Program Specialist.