Runway Deicer

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Background The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) at Fort Campbell is seeking to procure liquid runway deicer to ensure safe airfield operations during winter weather conditions. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, emphasizing the importance of supporting small businesses in government contracting. Work Details The contract requires the delivery of 20,000 gallons of Liquid Runway Deicer. The specific product must be equivalent to Cryotech E36, which is a 50% Aqueous Potassium Acetate solution. The following salient characteristics and technical specifications must be met: - **Primary Standard**: Equivalent to Cryotech E36. - **Specifications**: - Must meet SAE AMS 1435 specifications for Liquid Runway Deicers. - Environmental Compliance: Must be readily biodegradable and exhibit low toxicity to aquatic life and vegetation. - **Physical Properties**: - Appearance: Clear, colorless to light blue-green liquid. - pH: Range of 10.5 to 11.5. - Freezing Point: Equivalent to or better than -76°F (-60°C). - Specific Gravity: Range of 1.25 – 1.30 at 68°F (20°C). - Weight: Approximately 10.5 – 10.8 lbs/gallon. - Viscosity: Low-viscosity characteristics equivalent to < 10 cP at 68°F and < 20 cP at 32°F. - **Performance & Material Compatibility**: - Must contain a proprietary inhibitor package equivalent to E36 for corrosion protection of aircraft metals and runway infrastructure. - **Storage Stability**: Stable for long-term storage (minimum 24 months) without agitation required. - **Environmental & Safety Standards**: - Biodegradability profile exhibiting low BOD and COD. - Classified as 'relatively harmless' with an LC50 of >1000 mg/L. - **Prohibited Materials**: Must contain zero chlorides, urea, or glycols. Period of Performance Preferred delivery time is within 30 days from the date of order. Place of Performance Delivery will be made to Fort Campbell.