Questions and Answers - 23 September.pdf
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) response addressing inquiries regarding a federal contract opportunity for industrial gas cylinder services.
The contracting entity seeks information on estimated annual quantities and usage patterns for various gas cylinders. The most frequently used products in 2026 include UHP nitrogen, UHP helium, liquid nitrogen (230-liter size), Ultra zero air, UHP hydrogen, UHP oxygen, and 95% nitrogen/5% hydrogen mixture. The contract involves approximately 100 cylinders onsite monthly, with between 2 and 20 cylinders typically filled, exchanged, delivered, or picked up during an average month. Historical purchasing data for the most recent 12-month period and current cylinder inventory by gas type—including Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, and specialty mixtures—have been provided as attachments to support the procurement planning. The responses indicate that specific quantity requirements are research-dependent and contingent upon ongoing operational needs.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Historical Annual Usage.pdf | ||
| Current Cylinder Amounts.pdf | ||
| Questions and Answers - 24 September.pdf | ||
| Sol_1232SA26Q0421_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| C05_Attachment 3 - Schedule of Items_Amendment_1232SA26Q0421.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Sol_1232SA26Q0421.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3 - Schedule of Items.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Sol_1232SA26Q0421.pdf |
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1. 1. The estimated annual quantity/usage for each line item listed in the amended Schedule of Items.
This is entirely research-dependent. The most frequently used cylinders in 2026 are UHP nitrogen, UHP helium, liquid nitrogen (the 230 liter size), Ultra zero air, UHP hydrogen, UHP oxygen, and the 95%nitrogen/5% hydrogen mix.
2. If estimated quantities are not available, the historical quantities purchased or consumed by line item, preferably for the most recent 12-month period available.
Attached.
3. Of the approximately 100 cylinders onsite monthly referenced in the Statement of Work, approximately how many cylinders are typically filled, exchanged, delivered, or picked up during an average month?
Between two and 20 cylinders. This is entirely research dependent.
4. If available, the approximate current cylinder inventory by gas type, including Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, and specialty mixtures. Attached.
Size Description Product Number Product Beginning Balance Ships Returns Balance U430 Med high pres > 50cf AI M-T-MT AIR USP 8 2 3 7 U530 Spec hi pres >100cf AI T-MT AIR - AIR MIX - SYNTHETIC 5 5 4 6 U521 Spec HP Alum Medium AM AI-AS-MT AMMONIA-AI 1 0 0 1 U537 Spec StarEZ High Purity AR 5-T-580EZ-MT ARGON UHP W/ STAREZ VALVE 4 0 3 1 U530 Spec hi pres >100cf AR 5-T-MT ARGON UHP 1 3 0 4
U529 SPEC AMPLIFY MAX AR 5.0-MAX-MT ARGON UHP 1 0 0 1
U530 Spec hi pres >100cf CD 5-K-MT CARBON DIOXIDE UHP 0 1 0 1 U330 CO2 >= 50 lbs CD 50-MT CARBON DIOXIDE 7 0 0 7 U330 CO2 >= 50 lbs CD 50S-MT CARBON DIOXIDE 3 0 1 2 U310 CO2 < 50 lbs CD BEV20-MT CARBON DIOXIDE BEVERAGE 0 0 3 0 U430 Med high pres > 50cf CD M-50S-MT CARBON DIOXIDE USP 0 1 0 1 U537 Spec StarEZ High Purity HE 5-T-580EZ-MT HELIUM UHP W/ STAREZ VALVE 8 0 2 6 U530 Spec hi pres >100cf HE 5-T-MT HELIUM UHP 0 1 0 1
U529 SPEC AMPLIFY MAX HE 5.0-MAX-MT HELIUM UHP 1 0 0 1
U530 Spec hi pres >100cf HY 5-T-MT HYDROGEN UHP 7 7 6 8 U230 Ind high press>100cf HY STAR-T-MT HYDROSTAR 0 2 0 2 U575 Spec Liquid StarWatch NI 5-LC230-SW-MT LC230 W/ STARWATCH TELEMETRY 2 13 12 3 U575 Spec Liquid StarWatch NI 5-LC240-SW-MT LC240 W/ STARWATCH TELEMETRY 0 1 1 0 U537 Spec StarEZ High Purity NI 5-T-580EZ-MT NITROGEN UHP W/ STAREZ VALVE 8 0 1 7 U530 Spec hi pres >100cf NI 5-T-MT NITROGEN UHP 15 11 7 19 U271 Ind liquid 160-199lt NI LC180-LP-MT NITROGEN IND LIQUID 0 0 0 0 U575 Spec Liquid StarWatch NI M-LC180-SW-MT LC180 W/STARWATCH TELEMETRY 0 0 0 0 U230 Ind high press>100cf NI T-MT NITROGEN 3 3 1 5 U530 Spec hi pres >100cf OX 4-T-MT OXYGEN UHP 11 1 1 11 U530 Spec hi pres >100cf OX 5-T-MT OXYGEN UHP 3 0 0 3 U530 Spec hi pres >100cf ZF ZI-T-MT HY(OR)ME-INERT 0 4 1 3
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