RFQ Questions and Answers.pdf
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- Supplies of Argon and Nitrogen Gases
- Solicitation number
- 12639524Q0066
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This document outlines a request for quotation (RFQ) for the supply of argon and nitrogen gases. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Grain Center laboratory in Kansas City, Missouri requires a steady supply of liquid nitrogen and liquid argon gases to operate various scientific equipment. Interested vendors are invited to submit pricing quotes under solicitation number 12639524Q0066 by the specified deadline to fulfill the laboratory's gas supply needs on an as-needed basis. The Agricultural Marketing Service and Federal Grain Inspection Service will evaluate quotes and make an award determination.
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12639524Q0066 Ques�ons and Answers
1. Could you share the name of the contractor currently providing these services?
Please refer to the statement of work. The current award number is 12639523A0033 and as a BPA it has no value.
2. Have there been significant challenges or problems with the current contract?
None.
3. There is no way to enter escala�on due to infla�on on this form for the plus 4 years. May we submit a separate spreadsheet that will show the cost of living/infla�on increases?
There is no economic price adjustment on this solicita�on. Gas purchases will be priced at the task order level. There is no requirement that the rental price remain the same across all five contract years. All prices must be submited using the schedule.
4. Please confirm the exis�ng pad specifica�ons.
15� x 12� x 15in
5. Will the USDA consider pouring new concrete pads as our understanding is the engineering scope of work would require two 10'X10' for both tanks to meet CGA/Industry/OSHA requirements?
The current solicita�on does not contemplate pouring new pads.
6. Can the incoming vendor use copper and brass since this is the standard final line?
Materials addressed in SOW. Argon has to be stainless.
7. Please confirm if the USDA will accept Argon and Nitrogen Cer�ficates of Conformance in lieu of the Cer�ficate of Analysis.
The cer�ficate requirements are addressed in the SOW.
8. Would the Nitrogen tank need to be moved over to set the Argon tank?
Yes
9. What would your �meframe be?
See the statement of work.
10. Are there currently 2 tanks or just 1?
Currently just 1 Nitrogen Tank
11. Where did the previous Argon Tank Sit?
On the same pad as the Nitrogen Tank
12. Which line was the old Argon line?
The south line
13. How is the pressure regulated on the Nitrogen Tank?
It is regulated inside the building.
14. Do you need higher gas grade than 99.998?
Gas grade is addressed in the SOW.
15. Does the copper line have an effect on our tes�ng?
Current nitrogen installa�on has been sa�sfactory.
16. Who installed the current tank?
Current nitrogen tank is being rented. Refer to BPA 12639523A0033.
17. Which way do the trucks come in?
Trucks enter from the north entrance.
18. How o�en is the tank filled currently?
Average every other month currently, an�cipated gas consump�on is addressed in the
SOW.
19. How did you base your quote usage?
Historical use.
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