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Bulk Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide Federal contract opportunity
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12305B24Q0010
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Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Northeast Area

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This document contains questions and answers regarding solicitation number 12305B24Q0010 for Bulk Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide. The solicitation is seeking to purchase 50lb carbon dioxide tanks that are size 200, with CGA valve 320 and cylinder pressure of 835. The tanks are refilled every six months, with the Department of Agriculture typically using one tank every two months and ordering refills for three empty tanks at a time. Previous contract number 12305B23P0095 was held by an incumbent, and the new solicitation allows for subcontracting to a cryogenic gas manufacturer assuming all other contractual requirements are met.

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Questions and Answers - 2

Q. Is there a previous incumbent for solicitation? If so, may I please have the contract number.

A. Previous Contract # 12305B23P0095

Q. Can this solicitation be subcontracted to a manufacturer of cryogenic gases?

A. Assuming all other contractual requirements are met, the contractor determines the extent of subcontracting to be used for the contract.

Q. What size are the carbon dioxide tanks?

A. 50lb, Size 200, CGA Valve 320, Cylinder Pressure 835

Q. How often are the carbon dioxide tanks typically filled?

A. Every 6 month (USDA owns multiple CO2 tanks and typically use 1 tank every two months. When 3 tanks are empty, we order to refill (changing tanks to filled tanks). Accordingly, we buy 6 tanks per one-year period.

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