Opportunity
SAM #FA560626QA050
Lease and Maintenance of Large Liquid CO2 Storage Tank for Dry Ice Production at Spangdahlem Air Base
Buyer
52nd Fighter Wing
Posted
August 18, 2026
Respond By
September 08, 2026
Identifier
FA560626QA050
NAICS
325120, 532490, 811310, 238290
This opportunity is for the lease and maintenance of a large liquid CO2 storage tank to support dry ice production at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, 52 CONS DA LGC, and AGE Flight and Propulsion Flight - OEMs and Vendors: - Cold Jet (manufacturer of the Dry Ice Production Hub) - Products Requested: - Movable Liquid CO2 (LCO2) horizontal ISO tank - Capacity: 19,000–21,000 liters - Vacuum-insulated, double-walled, austenitic steel inner tank, anti-corrosion steel outer tank - Max working pressure: 22 bar gauge (189–261 psi) - Safety valve system, shutoff valve, compliant with EU and ISO/ASME standards - Compatible with Cold Jet Dry Ice Production Hub (3/4" BSP or JIC nipple fittings adapter hose) - Delivered filled to 90% capacity - Services Requested: - Rental of tank system (base year plus up to four option years) - Ongoing maintenance with 24-hour on-call support, repair/replacement - Delivery, placement, piping, commissioning, cold driving/rinsing - Electrical needs for safety/monitoring systems - Initial safety assessment per 15 BetrSichV - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Tank must fit within specified site dimensions - Must comply with EU 97/23/EC, EN 13458, EN ISO 9001/2000 or ASME standards - Installation and connection to Cold Jet DIPH - Safety and monitoring systems required - Contract includes up to five years (one base year, four option years) - 24-hour maintenance support and readiness for operation upon completion
Description
A 19,000-21,000L Liquid CO2 ISO tank will be placed in the Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) yard outside of Building 204 and connected to the Dry Ice Production Hub (DIPH) manufactured by Cold Jet. The tank should be filled to 90% of the capacity of the tank with LCO2 and ready for operation after contract completion. The Contractor shall also provide ongoing maintenance of the tank system for the duration of the contract.