Attachment 4 - Questions and Answers (0002).pdf
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- 1232SA26Q1051
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This is a Questions and Answers document for RFQ# 1232SA26Q1051 addressing clarifications on specialty gas procurement for the Tree Fruit Research Lab.
The solicitation requires SPAN Gas—a custom gas blend consisting of 1.9% Carbon Dioxide, 1.9% Oxygen, and balance Nitrogen—in K cylinder size (50L) at 2015 psig @ 70F with CGA580 valve outlet connection. The gas must meet +/-2% blend tolerance and analytical accuracy, with a Certificate of Analysis traceable to NIST standards required for each cylinder delivery. The existing part number is SPGKC10131.9VM1. Pricing must be fixed across the ordering periods, with the additional four ordering periods removed from the original solicitation. Offerors should incorporate rental pricing into unit prices if applicable and note this on their quotes, or enter $0.00 for rental line items if no rental fee applies. Cylinder rental costs will vary based on the type and number of cylinders on-site monthly. Individual email responses to questions will not be provided; all answers to questions submitted before the deadline will be posted as an attachment to the solicitation on SAM.gov at least 48 hours before the offers due date.
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Questions and Answers for RFQ# 1232SA26Q1051
Q: It appears that you want fixed pricing across the ordering periods. With market variability for these products being so volatile is there anything stating an adjustment parameter for pricing (Written Notice, etc...)?
A: The additional four ordering periods have been removed.
Q: The cylinder rental total will depends on how many cylinders of each type you have on site in any given month. Do you want me to give you the monthly rental fee per cylinder type but not a total as I don’t know how many cylinders you have on-site each month?
A: If your rental price will be based on the type and number of cylinders rather than a set rate per month then please incorporate the rental price into the unit prices to provide a cylinder for each type of gas and add a note on your quote for each of rental line items that the price is incorporated into the unit prices. If your quote will not include a rental fee for the cylinders than please enter $0.00 for each of rental line items.
Q: What are the component gas(es) and the required concentration of each for the “SPAN" Gas?
A: 1.9% Carbon Dioxide 1.9% Oxygen Balance Nitrogen
Q: What is the balance gas for the SPAN" Gas?
A: Nitrogen
Q: What blend tolerance and analytical accuracy are required for the SPAN" Gas (e.g., ±1% or
±2% of the requested concentration)?
A: +/-2%
Q: Is a Certificate of Analysis, traceable to NIST standards, required to accompany each cylinder of “SPAN" Gas delivered?
A: Yes
Q: What CGA valve outlet connection is required for the “SPAN" Gas?
A: cga580
Q: Is the 50L cylinder size and standard fill pressure acceptable for the “SPAN" Gas or is a different cylinder size or pressure required?
A: K cylinder size (50L) 2015psig @ 70F
Q: If the Tree Fruit Research Lab currently receives “SPAN" Gas, could the Government provide the existing part number or product description so offerors may quote an equivalent product?
A: Custom gas blend 1.9% Carbon Dioxide, 1.9% Oxygen, Balance Nitrogen Cylinder size K Pressure 2015 psig @ 70F Part # SPGKC10131.9VM1
Q: When will the answers be submitted to the questions we submitted to you? Also, can you respond directly to our email?
A: Individual answers to questions cannot be provided by email. Answers to all questions received before the deadline will be posted in an attachment to the solicitation on SAM.gov at least 48 hours before the Date Offers Due.
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