Dry Ice Deliveries, Manhattan KS

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a contractor to provide dry ice deliveries to the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas. The contractor will be required to deliver a regular recurring supply of 5/8" to 3/4" dry ice extruded pellets in 100 pounds to 2,500 pounds per week. The deliveries will be made to the NBAF Transshipping Department, and the contractor will be required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. • The contract will be for a period of 5 years, with an estimated quantity of 20,000 pounds in the first year, increasing to 36,000 pounds in the fifth year. • The contractor will be required to provide medical safety data sheets upon request. • The contractor will be required to deliver the dry ice in durable boxes capable of holding 50 pounds, and in insulated containers large enough to transport 1,000 pounds. • The contractor will be required to comply with all established security policies at the NBAF, and to ensure that all visitors are made aware of prohibited items before their scheduled visit.