Q and A 02 Next Gen High Pressure Cold Spray System (FA813226Q0029) 2026 07 09 REDACTED.pdf

This is a Questions and Answers document for Solicitation #FA813226Q0029 regarding a Next Gen High Pressure Cold Spray System. The document addresses eight clarifying questions submitted by potential offerors and provides official answers from the government to ensure consistent understanding of contract requirements.

Key technical clarifications include: nitrogen usage should be designed at 28,000 scf/week, the maximum storage pressure for the gaseous nitrogen tank is 3,500 psig (not the 3,600 psig referenced in other sections), and the delivered pressure at the cold-spray inlet should be 1,800 psig if suppliers indicate it is necessary. The government will furnish an existing gaseous nitrogen storage tank; contractors are not required to supply additional high-pressure storage. Regarding the LN2 tank, it must be government-owned rather than supplier-leased, with telemetry systems leased from Airgas. Gas resupply is handled through a separate contract with Airgas using automatic-refill telemetry. A single-train compressor/supply configuration is acceptable; redundant systems are not required. The contractor is responsible for recertifying the existing pressure vessel as part of project execution, with replacement via contract modification if the vessel is found unrepairable. The document is signed and dated July 9, 2026, with contact information for Marc J. Kreienbrink (Contracting Officer) and Kylie McMichael (Contract Specialist) provided at the top.