Dry Ice Pellet Supply and Delivery

The contract requires the weekly supply and delivery of 2,500 pounds of dry ice pellets to two facilities operated by the National Institutes of Health in Baltimore, Maryland, with strict specifications for pellet size and temperature to ensure safe and effective use in sensitive research environments. The delivery schedule must be consistent and reliable to support ongoing operations at these facilities, and the product must meet all regulatory and safety standards associated with cryogenic materials. Failure to comply with temperature or size requirements could result in non-conformance and potential contract termination. This subcontract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the Small Business Administration guidelines, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, and the North American Industry Classification System code 325120 applies to the chemical manufacturing category. The solicitation was posted on July 7, 2026, with responses due by July 17, 2026, and the award will be made through the Department of Health and Human Services under the NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare. The place of performance is limited to the specified Baltimore facilities, and all delivery logistics must be managed by the vendor to ensure timely and uninterrupted supply.