Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    DRY ICE

    Sol. N0017326Q5221Special NoticeSet-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)WASHINGTON, DC
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Feb 2, 2026
    POSTED
    Jan 30, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    325120
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    6810
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Naval Research Laboratory intends to award a sole source purchase order to Circus Ice Cream for 15,600 lbs of dry ice over one year. This opportunity is not a solicitation for competitive proposals and falls under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Interested parties may express their capability within 15 days.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    N0017326Q5221
    Notice Type
    Special Notice
    Set-Aside
    Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
    Posted Date
    January 30, 2026
    Response Deadline
    February 2, 2026
    NAICS Code
    325120AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    6810
    Primary Contact
    RICHARD KEY
    State
    DC
    ZIP Code
    20375-5328
    AI Product/Service
    product

    Description

    NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE

    This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  This is not a solicitation or request for offers.  Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 

    The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to CIRCUS ICE CREAM to furnish:

    1 Year of Dry Ice totaling 15,600 lbs to two buildings (150lbs/week per bldg)

    The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 325120      with the size standard of 1200  .   The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 6810   .

    This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:

    Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000. 

    Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within fifteen (15) calendar days of the publication of this notice.  Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.   Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.

    The point of contact is: Richard Key , email:   richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil.  

    Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email. 

    Key dates

    1. January 30, 2026Posted Date
    2. February 2, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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