Q A_Responses _26Aug2016_116pmET.pdf

Question & Answers #1

AG‐32SB‐S‐16‐0004

Responses: 8/26/2016 1:16 PM

1. Please advise if AG-32SB-S-16-0004 is a new requirement or if there is an incumbent. If existing, who is the incumbent and what is the current contract value and contract number? This is a new requirement.

2. We would like to request complete physical addresses of each location to allow vendors the ability to do a logistics match to their closest facility. An address list has been uploaded to the solicitation attachments.

3. This nationwide bid, is only open for a week? We are extending the RFQ five calendar days.

a. We are going to need more time to source, etc.? Please re-phrase this inquiry if it’s a question.

b. Can it be extended for a longer period? Yes, the RFQ will now close on September 6, 2016 at 2pm ET, and questions are now due September 2, 2016 at noon ET.

4. Can you please confirm that you are looking for a per SCF price on the gas products, not a price per cylinder? The RFQ is asking for pricing per Square Cubic Foot.

5. Do you have annual usage data for the (11) different gases? We are providing the internal survey data but it is in a raw format. Please see the solicitation attachments. We are unable to make updates at this time, because of the numerous USDA agencies that contributed.

6. Should the applicable shipping and handling costs be submitted with our proposal or provide to the respective purchasing agent when an order is placed? This needs to be provided to the respective purchasing agent if an order is placed.