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September 17, 2020 Questions & Answers: Bulk Argon Tank Lease

FA8125-20-Q-0110

QUESTION & ANSWERS:

1. Question:

The argon purity is referenced, however there is no line item for the liquid argon product or annual quantity (usage or flow rate).

Answer:

Supply of Argon will be included in the CLIN price. Flow rate is 3 cubic meters per hour per machine, totaling ~15 cubic meters per hour.

2. Question:

Will the government give consideration to adding line items for argon unit prices for the base and option years, and for both delivery fee (per delivery) and hazmat fee (per delivery)?

Answer:

Each CLIN should include the price for argon, delivery fees, hazmat fees, etc.

3. Question:

Is Telemetry required?

Answer:

Yes.

4. Question:

Is the tank rental to be inclusive of installation and removal charges (at the end of the period of performance) or will the government consider adding a line item for installation and removal charges?

Answer:

Installation and removal charges should be included in each CLIN.

5. Question:

Approximately how many ccf’s of Argon will be needed per year?

Answer:

The expected consumption over the life of the contract is not to exceed 18ccf/week.

6. Question:

What psi is required?

Answer:

500 psi. The pressure will be regulated down to 70-80 psi into the equipment.

7. Question:

Is the tank required to have a liquid application or gas? If gas, what is the vaporizer size or flow rate needed?

Answer:

Usage application is for gas only. Flow rate is 3 cubic meters per hour per machine, totaling ~15 cubic meters per hour.