Dry Ice Supply and Pellet Manufacturing

The contract involves the manufacture and delivery of 40 pounds of dry ice pellets per shipment on a biweekly basis for a term of up to five years, with the contractor fully responsible for sourcing all materials, producing the pellets, and maintaining cold chain integrity throughout the process. The requirement is strictly for consistent, reliable production and delivery with no tolerance for break in temperature control, ensuring product quality and safety over the entire duration of the agreement. This is a small business set aside under NAICS code 325120, targeted specifically for small businesses, and is administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16. The place of performance is centered in Jackson, Mississippi, with the delivery location and logistics expected to align with this geographic requirement. The solicitation was posted on August 4, 2026, with responses due by August 11, 2026, and the contract is structured as a subcontract under a larger federal procurement framework. All operational duties, including production scheduling, packaging, storage, and transportation under controlled conditions, are the exclusive responsibility of the awarded vendor.