N6852026Q1024 QA 29 April 2026.pdf
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This is a Questions and Answers document for federal contract N6852026Q1024 concerning the disposal of gas cylinders.
The requirement involves the testing, identification, and complete disposal of multiple gas cylinders of varying sizes (Small, Medium, and Large) categorized by standard industry dimensions. The contract includes 143 unknown cylinders requiring field testing and identification prior to disposal, along with suspected cylinders with illegible, missing, or damaged labels. The anticipated period of performance runs from 15 May 2026 through 30 September 2026. Offerors must propose a total firm fixed price for the entire requirement and must submit a projected timeline for cylinder removal. The Government clarified that it will not issue change orders or modifications to account for cost changes following cylinder inspection and identification. While no site visit was initially offered, a site visit was subsequently scheduled for 14 May 2026 for all offerors to visually inspect the cylinders. Photographs have been provided as reference materials. Offerors may include separate pricing for testing and identification of unknown cylinders in addition to disposal costs, but must propose fixed unit prices for all cylinder types. The Government cannot determine cylinder ownership due to worn, degraded, or missing identifying marks. This is a new requirement with no incumbent contractor.
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N6852026Q1024 Questions & Answers
# Questions Answers 1 What are the size measurements to determine Small Medium and Large, since those are subjective measurements
The terms Small, Medium, and Large refer to standard industry cylinder sizes. The
Government does not have specific measurements for each cylinder.
Photographs are provided with this update for visual reference.
2 Does the facility have any pictures of the cylinders. Photographs are provided with this update.
3 The Sus. (Suspected) cylinders on the list, why does the facility suspect them to be that HM?
The cylinders are categorized as
"Suspected" (Sus.) due to illegible, missing, or damaged labels. The Government does not possess the means to identify the contents, and therefore they are listed with a suspected material type.
4 Is the quoting bidder to assume that all cylinders are in
“Shippable” condition by USDOT standards?
No, offerors should factor any necessary preparation, packaging, or overpacking into their proposal. The photographs provided are in lieu of a site visit to assist in assessing the current condition of the cylinders.
5 The Unk (unknown) cylinders 143 each on the list, those will need a lot more examination and potential testing. How does the Govt. expect a vendor to provide pricing on these since they could be anything including PIH ZA items.
Offerors must propose a fixed unit price for the test and complete disposal of each cylinder type, including the unknowns.
Offerors may include separate pricing for the testing and identification of the unknown cylinders
6 Is there a site visit scheduled for this requirement. Since
Cylinders cannot be taken lightly or just quoted without inspection, by a reasonable company.
No site visit will be offered or scheduled for this requirement. The photographs provided are in lieu of a site visit.
7 What is the timeframe for removal after award? The current anticipated period of performance is 15 May 2026 through 30
September 2026. Offerors are required to submit a projected timeline in accordance with the Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial
Products and Commercial Services.
8 Is it possible to arrange a site visit for our team to assess the cylinders in person? This would help us confirm the scope, especially the unknown items.
No site visit will be offered or scheduled for this requirement. The photographs provided are in lieu of a site visit.
9 If a site visit isn’t feasible, could you provide any additional information or records about the unknown cylinders—such as prior labels, storage conditions, or safety notes—that would help us plan safe handling?
The photographs provided represent the most current visual information available and are provided in lieu of a site visit.
10 Given that a portion of the cylinders are identified as unknown contents requiring field testing prior to disposal, we would like to confirm the preferred pricing approach for these items.
Would the Government prefer that offerors:
• Include a unit price per unknown cylinder, or
• Provide an allowance / estimated value for unknown materials subject to adjustment after award?
Offerors must propose a fixed unit price for the testing and complete disposal of each unknown cylinders.
The Government is not seeking proposals with an allowance or cost-reimbursable line items.
11 Could you please advise if the containers are owned by the final end customer or by a gas company, as this will significantly impact disposal?
The Government is unable to determine the ownership of the cylinders. Any identifying marks, labels, or engravings that would indicate ownership are either too worn, degraded, or missing.
12 We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services.
If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?
There is no incumbent, this is a new requirement.
13 Is there any incumbent/recompete or this is a brand-new project? If yes, could you please provide us with their award number or even if the customer bought similar services in the past.
There is no incumbent, this is a new requirement.
29 April 2026 Update Below
14 Why was there not a site visit? A site visit has been scheduled for 14 May
2026.
15 Is there recourse for providing a change order for the gas disposal cost of the unknown cylinder AFTER sampling and identification?
Offerors must propose a fixed unit price for
No change orders will be issued to account for disposal cost of unknown cylinders after sampling and identification.
16 Does the government want a FFP listed as well as a menu price for each gas by cylinder size?
The Government requires a total firm fixed price for the entire requirement.
unknown cylinders.
17 Will a unilateral modification be allowed to account for changes in cost after cylinder inspection and profiling?
Offerors must propose a fixed unit price for
No modifications will be issued to account for changes in cost after cylinder inspection and profiling.
18 Is the below chart the one that they used? The Government did not use this specific chart. The terms Small, Medium, and Large refer to standard industry cylinder sizes. The
Government does not have specific measurements for each cylinder.
Offerors may use the photographs and scheduled site visit to inform their proposal.
The scheduled site visit is being held for all offerors to visually inspect the requirement.
19 Can you please confirm the number (of unknowns cylinders) is accurate?
The information on the number of cylinders in the solicitation is the most current.
Offerors may use the photographs and scheduled site visit to inform their proposal.
The scheduled site visit is being held for all offerors to visually inspect the requirement.
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