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Liquid and Solid Runway Deicer
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This notice is a Sources Sought Synopsis issued by the Department of the Air Force, specifically from the FA8601 AFLCMC PZIO office, seeking market research responses to assess capability for supplying two types of runway deicing products to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio: a liquid deicer (Cryotech E36, potassium acetate-based) and a solid deicer (anhydrous sodium acetate-based). It is not a solicitation and does not constitute a contract or commitment. The Government will use the information gathered to determine if a competitive acquisition or a small business set-aside is appropriate. Respondents are requested to submit capabilities statements by May 29, 2026, including company information, business size status relative to NAICS code 325998, and registration identifiers (UEI and CAGE codes). Responses must include detailed technical and certification information demonstrating the ability to supply products conforming to stringent FAA and SAE standards, with associated environmental and safety documentation. The liquid deicer must contain at least 50% potassium acetate, have a freezing point at or below -76°F, exclude glycols and urea, and meet AMS 1435 standards while the solid deicer must be at least 97% anhydrous sodium acetate, spherical in form, with corrosion inhibitors limited to 1% per AMS 1431. Submissions must also include laboratory certifications, safety data sheets, environmental impact and aquatic toxicity reports, oxygen demand testing, and pavement compatibility studies. Deliveries must be made to specified locations at WPAFB, with standard orders fulfilled within seven days and emergency orders within 24 hours. The government will perform inspection and acceptance at destination points with authorized personnel verifying technical compliance and packaging integrity. The notice outlines specific packaging, preservation, and labeling requirements but does not incorporate formal FAR or DFARS clauses since it is for market research only. The contractor is also expected to provide on-site training for government personnel on product handling and application. This synopsis serves purely to gauge industry capacity, with no pricing or contract award obligations associated at this stage.
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Wright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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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 amanda.cafarella@us.af.mil. 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.