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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on May 6, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Liquid and Solid Runway Deicer

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FA860127R0001Federal

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The U.S. Air Force, through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is conducting market research to assess industry capability to supply Cryotech E36 liquid runway deicer composed of potassium acetate and anhydrous sodium acetate solid runway deicer, both of which must meet SAE AMS 1435 and AMS 1431 specifications respectively. The products must be delivered to designated buildings at WPAFB during standard operational hours, with standard orders fulfilled within seven days and emergency orders completed within 24 hours, including weekends and holidays, excluding recognized holidays unless classified as emergencies. Respondents must submit a capabilities statement limited to 20 pages, including company name, physical and mailing addresses, point of contact with phone number, business size classification under NAICS code 325998, Unique Entity ID, and CAGE code obtained via SAM registration. The submission must be sent via email with the exact subject line “FA8601-27-R-0001, Runway Deicer” to [email hidden], and attachments must be in .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, or .xlsx format only to avoid filtering. The statement must also include technical documentation such as Safety Data Sheets, environmental impact reports, laboratory certifications within specified timeframes, and evidence of compliance with toxicity, oxygen demand, and pavement compatibility standards. The government is not obligated to award a contract and will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding. This market research aims to inform the potential use of small business set-asides, including 8(a), HUBZone, SDVO, EDWOSB, and other socioeconomic programs, and to determine if the acquisition can be competitively sourced. The response deadline is 12:00 PM local time on May 29, 2026.

General Info

Air Force seeks suppliers for potassium acetate liquid and sodium acetate solid runway deicers at WPAFB.

NAICS

325998 - All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Wright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Runway Deicer Statement of Work 30 Mar 26

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8601 Aflcmc Pzio
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OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-5344, USA
Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-5344, USA
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This is a Sources Sought Synopsis; there is no solicitation available. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This Sources Sought is published for market research purposes only to assess whether there are businesses capable of providing Liquid Runway Deicer, specifically Cryotech E36 brand Potassium Acetate, and Solid Compound, Anhydrous Sodium Acetate, Runway Deicer as described in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). This product shall be delivered to Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) Ohio. This market research will be used to help determine if this may be a competitive acquisition, or if a set-aside in any small business program is appropriate (Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned (EDWO). Please review this announcement, including all attachments, in their entirety.


Request that respondents complete and return a capabilities statement described below to identify firms who possess the capability to provide the above product for Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) Ohio. This sources sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. The Government is in no way obligated to do business with or to enter into any form of contract with any person, firm, or other entity that receives or responds to this announcement.


ALL INQUIRIES AND/OR RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 12:00 PM, LOCAL TIME, ON 29 May 2026


CAPABILITLIES STATEMENTS: Interested parties shall submit a capabilities package that explicitly demonstrates company capabilities and product/service specifications related to this effort. Responses shall include company name, physical and mailing address, and point of contact with his/her phone number. Prospective sources must also indicate their business size status (e.g. large, small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), women-owned small business) in relation to North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code 325998. Prospective Sources should also include their corresponding Unique Entity ID (UEI) and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Codes. CAGE codes can be obtained by successfully registering in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Capability statements shall be limited to a maximum of 20 pages and may be sent via email, to the attention of Amanda Cafarella with at subject line that reads “FA8601-27-R-0001, Runway Deicer.” at contact@example.gov. Note that email filters at Wright-Patterson are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or attachments (i.e., .exe or.zip files). Therefore if this subject line is not included, or .zip or .exe files are attached, the e-mail may not get through e-mail filters at WPAFB. Please ensure any documents attached to email are .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls. or .xlsx only.

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