Vendor Questions and Answers.docx

Vendor Q&A

1. What is the current contract # for this requirement and who is the current supplier?

The current BPA master contract # is HT001419A0006 and the current supplier is Linde gas and equipment, Inc (Cage code: 649M0).

1. When was the most recent (Semi-Annual/Annual) Inspection performed and will the GOV share a copy of this?

The last Annual inspection performed was on 11/21/24, and will not be shared as that would be a conflict of interest.

1. Will the GOV allow offerors to price each service cost into separate CLINs instead of a singular lump sum CLIN iaw RFQ Page 7 of 21 that states “Bulk Oxygen Services: Lease and maintenance of tanks and delivery of oxygen.”

That is, offeror may “provide a detailed quote in their own format” EXAMPLE: CLINs:

2. [1]. Bulk usp LOX;

2. [2] Monthly Tank Rental;

2. [3]. Hazmat & Delivery Charge per delivery;

2. [4]. Telemetry Monthly Fee and

2. [5]. Annual Tank Inspection & Preventative Maintenance (INSP & PM).

We just want to confirm the above EXAMPLE is acceptable. FYI, this allows for better cost management and does not tie down the offeror if the facility utilizes more Gallons of USP LOX nor the GOV in the event the GOV receives less than 147K Gallons (i.e., the GOV is invoiced for exactly what is supplied/provided).

Yes, there will be separate CLINS provided. Please refer to the attached Price List excel spreadsheet.

1. Does the facility require Medical Grade (usp) Liquid OXYGEN that meets the 99.9998% quality/purity?

Yes

1. Will the GOV allow potential vendors to schedule a site visit to observe tank site conditions and deliverability access for the delivery truck?

Yes

1. What is the current Contract Number for this work, providing Walter Reed Bulk Oxygen.

Refer to answer 1.

1. Who is the current provider for this work providing Bulk Oxygen.

Refer to answer 1.

1. Can you confirm the REQ is only for (1) year (only one pricing CLIN)? (we did not see the Period of Performance)?

No, there will be multiple pricing CLINS (e.g. CLIN for the Oxygen Gas, leasing equipment and maintenance); please refer to the attached Price List. Additionally, the period of performance is provided on the Description and on the first page of the attached Statement of Work (SOW), but for your reference, the Period of Performance is from 9/24/2024 – 9/23/2029 (Base, plus four option years).

1. Can we provide pricing using the (2) Clin’s referenced and provide pricing for the same each year of the term? We can then total all years and provide an aggregated total if helpful.

Please refer to the attached Price List excel spreadsheet for a breakdown of the CLINS.