QUESTIONS_AND_ANSWERS__M60169-15-T-C010.doc

1]. what are the -"LIQUID NITROGEN (LN2), AND LIQUID OXYGEN (LOX) Grades & Specifications? ..Medical, Industrial, Specialty; and their Purities etc...

Answer: LOX- medical grade purities have to be above 99.5% LN2-medical grade purities have to be above 99.3%

[2]. who owns the bulk LN2 & LOX Tanks? ..govt. or rental?

Answer: The GOV owns the tanks

[3]. what is the bulk LN2 & LOX Tank capacity/size?

Answer: 2000 gallons for the LN2 (1 tank) 2000 gallons for the LOX (1 tank)

[4]. When was the last time an Annual Preventative Maintenance (PM) was completed on the Tanks?

Answer: LN2 was on the 14 of April LOX was on the 12 of April

[5]. is this a brand new contract or there is an incumbent?

Answer: This is a new contract

[6]. If an incumbent exist, who is the firm?

Answer: No existing contractor

[7]. was the contract previously held and serviced by a Small Business (SB) entity?

Answer: Yes

[8]. Will you make accommodation for a "Site Visit and Survey" on/before the bid due date? ..this is important for bulk gas bids. FYI, part of a site visit is to inspect the SAFETIES of the delivery access, and the tanks, if they are suitable to deliver into per se.

Answer: You may come out and conduct a site visit at your company’s expense.

[9]. what is the Period of Performance (POP) for this Solicitation?

Answer: 11 May 2015 – 10 May 2018