DRY ICE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to CIRCUS ICE CREAM for the supply of Dry Ice. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals, but rather an announcement of the agency's plan to procure 15,600 lbs of dry ice over one year. Interested parties must submit evidence of their capability to meet this requirement within 15 calendar days of publication, by February 2, 2026, to challenge the sole source determination.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the provision of 15,600 lbs of Dry Ice over a one-year period, delivered to two buildings at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. This translates to approximately 150 lbs per week per building. The dry ice is classified under PSC 6810 (Chemicals) and NAICS 325120.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source (Purchase Order)
- Intended Awardee: CIRCUS ICE CREAM
- Duration: 1 Year
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) - Note: This is a sole source intent, but the set-aside is listed.
- Response Due: February 2, 2026, by 3:00 PM ET
- Published: January 30, 2026
Procurement Details
This procurement will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b), applicable for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000. The Government's determination not to compete this proposed purchase order is at its sole discretion.
Action Items
Interested parties must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement should be conducted. No reimbursement for costs associated with providing capability information will be provided.
Point of Contact
For inquiries, contact Richard Key at richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil. Reference the Notice of Intent number in all correspondence.