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Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program (FB4P) Process for Industry Investigation Designation Item This section details the item that has been investigated for designation in the FB4P. Item Investigated: De-Icers Item Description: Agents that aid in the removal of snow and ice. Industry Investigation There are seven main sources of information used to gather data about items for designation. These include Internet search engines, the Thomas Register, industry associations, GSA and DLA federal specifications search engines, Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act, and biobased industry contacts. Each of these sources provides different results. The Internet search engines and the Thomas Register provide many results when a keyword is entered. However, when investigating products through the industry associations, GSA and DLA specifications searches, Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act, and biobased industry contacts, the results tend to be product or company specific. A lengthy, but thorough list of biobased companies which product the designation item can be developed best by utilizing all seven information sources. Internet Search Engines When searching the Internet, each search engine utilizes a different algorithm to find related topics. To maximize results and ensure correct data, keywords are entered into several search engines. Primary search engines include Google, Vivisimo, Alta Vista, and Yahoo. Search Engine Keywords Results Google Biobased De-Icers Biobased Ice Melt www.orisonllc.com www.premier-deicers.com www.iceshield.com www.uline.com www.interstateproducts.com www.midwestind.com www.ritekem.com succinic salts Vivisimo See Previous www.morgro.com Alta Vista See Previous www.comforthouse.com Yahoo See Previous http://www.orisonllc.com Minnesota Corn Processors- Caliber Thomas Register The Thomas Register, a free web service found at http://www.thomasregister.com/, provides a database of over 173,000 companies that can be searched by company name, product name or keyword. Each result contains contact information and may also include other useful information such as a product catalog. Keyword Results Biobased De-Icers No results found Biobased Ice Melt No results found Industry Associations Industry associations provide a good source to identify potential manufacturers, determine additional keywords for internet searches, and provide general descriptions of products within an item. Many associations maintain official websites with lists of member organizations and in some cases catalogs of available products. Association Investigated / Contacted Results Biobased Manufacturers Association United Soybean Board National Corn Growers Association American Public Works Association Bare Ground Systems Pacific Northwest Snowfighters Snow and Ice Pooled Fund Cooperative Program Snow & Ice Management Association American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials www.anti-icers.com www.iceban.com www.grainprocessing.com www.varied.com General Services Administration – Federal Specifications Search (http://apps.fss.gsa.gov/pub/fedspecs/search.cfm) This search lists commercial item and federal specifications for different products. Keyword Results Biobased De-Icers Biobased Ice Melt No Results No Results Defense Logistics Agency – ASSIST-Quick Search (http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch) This search lists military, federal, and commercial item specifications. Keyword Results Biobased De-Icers Biobased Ice Melt No Results No Results JWOD.com – Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act (http://www.jwod.com) Products available for sale through JWOD.com are primarily items provided to the Federal Government under the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act, JWOD, a mandatory source of supply for all Federal government employees. These products are manufactured by nonprofit agencies throughout the United States that employ people who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Keyword Results Biobased De-Icers DEICING-DEFROSTER FLUID Biobased Ice Melt No Results Biobased Company Contacts Company contacts come as a result of interaction with government officials, researchers, and industry representatives. FB4P staff follow-up on personal referrals or potential leads to possible biobased products. Company Contact Person Results Earth Friendly Chemicals, Inc. Mr. Jeremy Benson Mr. Craig Phelps Ice Ban Performance Plus Ice Ban Ultra Ice Ban Treated Salt Ice Ban Summit Orison Marketing, L.L.C. Mr. Shawn McGlothlin IceClear + IceClear LavFluid Conclusion The results from the seven information sources indicate that 3 manufacturing companies in the United States are currently producing De-Icers that may be considered for inclusion in the Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program.