Opportunity
Indianapolis Airport Authority PlanetBids #26-009
Indianapolis Airport Authority Solicits Deicing and Anti-Icing Chemicals for Runways and Taxiways
Posted
July 10, 2026
Respond By
August 12, 2026
Identifier
26-009
NAICS
325998
The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) is seeking suppliers for a multi-year contract to provide deicing and anti-icing chemicals for use on runways and taxiways at Indianapolis International Airport. - Government Buyer: - Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA), Procurement Division, Indianapolis International Airport - Products Requested: - Fluid Acetate (potassium acetate-based deicing/anti-icing fluid) meeting FAA SAE AMS1435C - Bio-Fluid (bio-based deicing/anti-icing fluid) with at least 70% biobased content, free of urea and glycols, stable for 12 months, compatible with Alpine RF-11, meeting FAA SAE AMS1435C - Solid Acetate (anhydrous sodium acetate-based solid) meeting FAA SAE AMS1431D, dyed for visibility - Solid Formate (anhydrous sodium formate-based solid) meeting FAA SAE AMS1431D, dyed for visibility, available in bulk and Super Sacks - Solid Blend (anhydrous sodium acetate/formate blend-based solid) meeting FAA SAE AMS1431D, dyed for visibility - Product Line Items: - Multiple packaging sizes: gallons, small/large bags, Super Sacks, and bulk - Notable Requirements: - All products must comply with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5200-30D and relevant SAE AMS standards - Vendors must provide independent laboratory certifications, safety data sheets (SDS), technical bulletins, and environmental impact information - Delivery must be included in pricing; bio-fluid must be deliverable within 6 hours, solids within 36 hours - On-site training and technical briefings required for Authority personnel - Aviation product liability insurance of $10 million required - Products must be compatible with existing chemicals and maintain quality for 12 months in storage - Environmental and quality certifications prioritized over price - No specific OEMs are named; the opportunity is open to all qualified manufacturers and suppliers meeting the technical and compliance criteria
Description
This solicitation is for the procurement of deicing and anti-icing chemicals for runways and taxiways at the Indianapolis International Airport. The bid includes multiple products such as fluid acetate, bio-fluid, solid acetate, solid formate, and solid blend deicing chemicals. The solicitation requires electronic bid submission with no restrictions on participation. The contract aims for a firm cost agreement for three years with an option to extend for two additional years.